Condition:
THE FIRST
The overall condition is fair with the following:
Structural Issues: There are several small splits throughout the shell fabric.
Soiling/Spots: The interior lining is heavily soiled, primarily in the shoulder and underarms areas. There are some small dark spots on the front near the closures and back right sleeve near the hem.
THE SECOND
The overall condition is very good with the following:
Losses: There is a small front covered bead missing on the left chest next to the satin ribbon trim.
Repairs/Alterations: There is a repaired hole on the back right shoulder.
THE THIRD
The overall condition is good with the following:
Structural Issues: There is a missing bar closure on the front. The upper lace section of the left sleeve has some broken bars and the lower net has a split.
Split/Separated Seams: Several stitches of the beaded applique are loose on front and around the shoulders.
Losses: There are a few missing beads and sequins from the top shoulder areas.
Soiling/Spots: There is moderate soiling under the arms and throughout bodice lining.
Corrosion/Tarnish: Age has started the overall degradation of the beads, creating a white film over some of them.
Repairs/Alterations: The Petersham belt has been repaired and a boning casing appears to have been replaced with a mismatched fabric. The back bodice darts appear to have been opened to create a larger size.
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