An black satin gown, circa 1912 and a group of Vic

An black satin gown, circa 1912 and a group of Victorian and Edwardian bodices, the gown with high waist, beaded insert, replaced pink sleeves; the 7 mainly day bodices dating from 1890-1910, (8)

Condition report

black crepe dress c.1912 - heavily restored, has new pink inner bodice, slight wear to ruffle, slight wear to tulle beaded part on bodice, most of black chiffon over-dress is new, tear to black satin underskirt at hem approx 10in (along the edge of the hemline); green velvet bodice c.1890 - new prestuds added to fasten, good condition; blue net bodice c.1910 - good condition, lacking buttons, a few rust spots to lining; green wool bodice c.1910 - green silk trimming to bodice has perished, buttons on front and sleeves are missing or silk covering have perished, slight discolouration to lace on neck, slight wear to fabric on rear of sleeves and rear closure; midnight velvet bodice c.1890 - petersham waistband inside has been cut, there would have been trimming at neck which has been removed, small splits in velvet to rear shoulders; turquoise blue bodice with flounced sleeves - good condition, some fading and slight wear at underarms; yellow/pink bodice - fraying at cuffs, small hole to one elbow; brown velvet c.1885 - lacking 10 gilt brass buttons.