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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Tanya, post: 4361895, member: 8340&quot;]Thank you for all the good wishes! </p><p><br /></p><p>In answer to your questions; </p><p><br /></p><p>Is there a photo of the original wearer, wearing it?? No, I don’t think so (if there was I think my mother would have mentioned it), but I’ll ask her to double check. It would be very neat if there was! </p><p><br /></p><p>It does look to me like the lace is all there just torn. But I’ll confirm with my mother. I’m glad you brought this up as I had initially thought some lace needed to be remade but after looking more closely at the picture I think it’s all there and it’s just a rip that needs to be repaired. </p><p><br /></p><p>Amazingly, it is is perfect condition otherwise. No staining or discoloration. It was kept by my grandmother properly stored in a box with acid free tissue paper and then my mother. I’m actually a little nervous that after 120 years of being carefully preserved my child will of course promptly spit up on it! But I also like the idea of things being used. </p><p><br /></p><p>I look forward to sharing a photo of her in the gown! </p><p><br /></p><p>I have about 5 months to get it repaired, but I am trying not to leave everything to the last minute : -) </p><p><br /></p><p>A few other notes: </p><p><br /></p><p>It belonged to my great grandmother who loved antiques (I once posted here about receiving some of her antique collecting books from my mother). While I never met her, I always felt a connection to her because of this. </p><p><br /></p><p>The last few years were a difficult journey trying to conceive with IVF and included some early losses. I had always loved an antiques (even as a child) but it really became a big part of my life when I needed something to focus on and enjoy during a difficult time. </p><p><br /></p><p>None of you could have known how much your comments and advice cheered me up during that time. But it meant a lot to me. Thank you for your kindness with a beginner![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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