. Black silk two piece - skirt - ok, bodice - some alterations, some bead losses and some of appliques loose and slight wear. Black dress - some alterations, metallic lace has lots of holes and wear, some staining to the back of the neck and one shoulder. Brown silk two piece - skirt has had waistband altered and later lining, silk has a couple of very small holes and slight discolouration, there is a stitched repair and couple of small holes, the bodice - has had alterations and velvets to the front later added, patched and stitched repairs around both arm pits, some wear small holes to the bodice, worn and some discolouration.

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