CAse Studies

In order to further investigate the debate surrounding the alteration of vintage and antique items, I will discuss three case studies which highlight the modification of three different objects: an antique buffet cabinet, a vintage dress, and an antique necklace. With each object, I detail both the pros and cons of altering the pieces. By doing this, I illustrate how the debate I outlined earlier applies to real life objects. Additionally, while my case studies feature three specific objects, many of the points I make may overlap and hold relevance to all different kinds of restoration projects, so keep that in mind.