Condition:
THE FIRST
The overall condition is good with the following:
Structural Issues: Both front sleeve seams are showing signs of possible splitting at elbow level. The front pleated pink chiffon is delicate and has started to split throughout the bodice, most noticeably on the bottom opening points. There's some general wear along the back bodice seams but nothing structural at this point. The elastic bustle skirt stays have stretched and lost some elasticity.
Split/Separated Seams: The black lace on the cuffs is splitting from the top of the cuffs.
Losses: The overskirt appears to be missing. There is some minor bead loss on the jet bead applique. The front skirt has some small holes throughout but most noticeable on the front right hip.
Fading/Color Change: The pink satin appears to have darkened in the collar.
Soiling/Spots: The neckline has some soiling which has darkened the satin underlay.
THE SECOND
The overall condition is very good structurally with the following:
Structural Issues: Minor wear along the collar top edge.
Split/Separated Seams: One of the button loops on each of the sleeves is loose. The interior boning casings has some loose threads. The front right fold shoulder seam is coming loose at the high shoulder point. The skirt left side seam is starting to separate at the hem.
Losses: The sleeves each are missing one button
Soiling/Spots: There are some small minor orange spots throughout the bodice front, most noticeably on the front right waist and interior left front fold. Each underarm has some minor soiling.
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