. Gordon Gowns - slightly discoloured and slight wear and pulls to the lace overall. Lace dress - staining around the back of each shoulder to the neckline and some to the bodice, slight wear and to the the lace. Cream silk dress - only one belt tie remains, slight discolouration under the arms, covered buttons are worn and some staining around them, pink mark near the buttons, slight wear overall. Silk embroidered dress - slight wear under the arms, slight discolouration around the waist seam and hem. Cream brocade dress - 'silver' mark to one sleeve - looks like never been worn. Lace mounted dress - skirt coming loose to waistband, sequin loss and slight discolouration. Similar net dress - couple of small brown marks to the front of the dress, but looks like never worn.

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