Too precious to put on? How to decide whether to wear an antique garment - The Guardian

While the pleasure in owning clothes is usually wearing them, conservators warn that with some vintage and heirloom pieces, using them may mean losing them
I have a navy blue woollen coat that belonged to my grandfather. He had it made while he was on a naval post in London in 1934. I know this because the date and manufacturer are printed on a tag insi… [+5289 chars] Read More