Condition:
THE FIRST
The overall condition is very good structurally with the following:
Losses: There are three buttons missing, one on each cuff and one at the center back waist. There are a couple of pinhead sized holes located on the back right shoulder area.
Fading/Color Change: The left sleeve has some lightened areas near the cap and there is a light spot underneath the right sleeve.
Soiling/Spots: There is some slight soiling in the lining under the arms.
THE SECOND
The overall condition is good with the following:
Structural Issues: Moderate wear to the right side skirt.
Split/Separated Seams: The internal knee reinforcement piece has begun to come loose from the internal skirt.
Fading/Color Change: There are large areas of fading on the right front side near the knees. The back of the skirt has some heavy discoloration due to wear.
Soiling/Spots: There is some soiling around the worn areas on the right side and back of the skirt.
Insect Damage: There are some small holes in the back skirt facing near the waistband.
Repairs/Alterations: A finger loop has been restitched to the right side skirt.
THE THIRD
The overall condition is very good with the following:
Losses: There are small pinhead holes along the peplum facing.
Fading/Color Change: There is a slight faded spot internally at the back waist peplum.
THE FOURTH
The overall condition is good with the following:
Soiling/Spots: There are some spots on the side left pant leg near the knee.
Repairs/Alterations: The back right pant panel appears to have had a repair made just under the waistband. The back pant panels appear to have two different dye lots.
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