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5 Construction Clues for Dating Vintage Clothing

Thursday, July 19th, 2012
5 Construction Clues for Dating Vintage Clothing

The puzzle of dating vintage clothing isn’t as complicated as it seems once you begin to compare and contrast the details of vintage garments to learn differences in how the pieces were constructed. To help you understand the age of a vintage garment, this post shows you how to date vintage clothing and identify its probable era by examining its buttons, zippers, seams, lining and sleeves.

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How to Date Clothing as Vintage

Tuesday, June 26th, 2012
How to Date Clothing as Vintage

Understanding how to date clothing as vintage is a skill that helps when wanting to accurately date your clothing for personal or resale services. To help you talk the talk of an expert, this article is your one-stop guide for eight signs your piece is vintage, and advice on how to analyze each sign to identify the approximate era your piece was most likely made.

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