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    Washing vintage wool scarves?

    Hello, I have a scarf from the 1950s made by Saks Fifth Avenue. It's all wool but smells musty and old. Needs a good cleaning!! I refuse to dry clean it as scarves don't hold up well at the dry cleaners. I bought the wool and cashmere shampoo from the Laundress, it has stellar ratings. Before I...
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    Wearing used shoes?

    Hey guys I myself am a big fan of vintage clothing. However, recently on another forum I got chewed out for wearing used/worn shoes. Saying how bad it is for my feet and how disgusting it is period. What do you all think on here? I don't see anything wrong with it however I can understand the...
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    Long shot here, date this scarf? 1940s?

    Hey guys, I know it's pretty hard to date a scarf especially with no label. I'm not an expert but the scarf has some wool for sure and maybe silk? I have no idea how to tell! The scarf has a bit of stretch when pulled horizontally. The tassels looks vintage they way they are assembled. The...
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    Shoe tree advice? Split or solid?

    Hey guys I'm torn about deciding to use split or solid toed shoe trees. I have a pair of 1950s shoes 8-8.5D, I am using small shoe trees. The split trees push up on the toe box a good amount, flatten the creases as much as possible, however they don't really fill out the vamp of the shoe and the...
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    Cool dress shoes! How old are they? "K" shoes?

    Hey guys found these today and I'm amazed, so sleek and nice. The previous owner kept the upper leather in very nice condition. Fit nicely, sole needs work and the rubber on the heel is as hard as cement and it nearly crumbling off at this point. I think these are old... any idea what period? I...
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    Would you wear a scarf with small holes in it?

    Hey guys I recently found a vintage Johnston of Elgin scarf earlier for $3. I'm going to get it dry cleaned because it has like 5 small holes on it... Would you guys still wear a scarf that has holes in it?? You can't see them when you are wearing it... Plus I'm thinking about felting the holes...
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    Help in dating this coat! Crombie fabric. ACWA tag

    Hey guys I bought this coat originally thinking it was from the 60s and then later the 70s and now the 90s! The tag tells me the 70s however someone on another forum looked up the serial code on the coat and said it was registered 1997 CA 00866.... How does that make any sense having the tag it has?
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    Cravenette Coat! Does it fit? Age?

    Found this coat earlier today pretty old, I think it's a car coat? The coat is in pristine condition maybe worn only a handful of times and was taken care of very very well. I paid $5 for it. Now for the fit, the arms seem good if not there is a lot of material to be let down and there is no...
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    Thoughts on this scarf + need help!

    Hey guys I picked up this scarf, loved the unique pattern and old looking label. Thoughts on the age? Also, should I cut off the loose threads coming off the side? How should I got about cleaning this.. seems delicate and very old, has some light staining I doubt I can get it out without ruining...
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    Site to find original clothing from 1940s?

    Hey guys anyone know wear I might be able to find authentic clothing from the 40s? More specifically boots or jackets? Not a huge fan of button up shirts from that time. Any insight would be great!! I look on eBay all the time and never find anything.
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    Storing Wool/Cashmere?

    Hey guys until recently I became aware of clothes moths and carpet beetles after one of sweaters was eaten. I have been acquiring more and more cashmere and wool items and I'm trying my best to protect them. I don't think I have an infestation because I never see anything except for an...
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    Marley Hodgson Messenger Bag... Opinions?

    Hey guys I picked up this bag today for $100, I didn't know if it was a good deal or not. I had thought I liked the bag while I was in the store but after I got back I'm unsure... There are no returns. I'm in college where 99% of the people wear backpacks and not bags like this. I just wanted to...
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    What Kind of Jacket is this?

    Hey guys found this jacket at a shop, it's made it Belgium and it says SalikSuede. Anyone have any idea what it is exactly? Is it old? Any input is greatly appreciated, they wanted $45 for it and it fit me alright, little big. Not real fur.

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