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Collar Fur Yellowing

Discussion in 'PUBLIC Vintage Fashion - Ask Questions Get Answers' started by Mad Catter, Oct 21, 2021.

  1. Mad Catter

    Mad Catter Registered Guest

    I have noticed that several items that I'm getting rid of are a tiny bit yellow. They've been stored in cotton bags hanging in a basement office with 55 humidity. A few old silk velvet capes look a bit yellow. A mohair/wool coat may be a bit yellow.
    No smoking house so I'm not sure why this happens. I thought the muslin bags would have protected them. What else could be causing the yellowing? The only other thing stored there is antique furniture.
    I can take it to a dry cleaner but if I knew what was making some pieces turn a bit yellow, at least I could prevent it from happening to the items that will be going in there after the clothing is gone.
     

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  2. poppysvintageclothing

    poppysvintageclothing VFG Board Member Staff Member VFG Past President

    Interesting style to this coat. I found an article on how to clean fur.


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    https://housewife.tips/how-to-clean-white-fur-from-yellowness-and-dirt/
     
  3. Mad Catter

    Mad Catter Registered Guest

    Thanks Mary Jane, I'll try a few of the powder type solutions.

    The coat is lovely. No label but I'm guessing 40s? Here's a few other pics.
     

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  4. poppysvintageclothing

    poppysvintageclothing VFG Board Member Staff Member VFG Past President

  5. Mad Catter

    Mad Catter Registered Guest

    Great! Thank you so much. It seemed to fitted to be thirties but I must be thinking early 30s? Maybe too many inaccurate movies, lol. Thanks again, much appreciated.
     
  6. Mad Catter

    Mad Catter Registered Guest

    Thanks you, I will! Have a mohair/wool coat that I'll try the powdering on as well. Maybe even try it on the 1910s suit. Fingers crossed.
     
  7. Vinclothes

    Vinclothes Alumni +

    I have had moderate - emphasize on moderate - success using products for washing white fur on garments.
    Marian
     
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