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Dated Fashions Are A Good Thing — When It Comes To Genealogy

 Julia Johnas will explain how clothing can help trace family history, Saturday at Sulzer Library.
Julia Johnas will explain how clothing can help trace family history, Saturday at Sulzer Library.
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LINCOLN SQUARE — One day, future generations will appreciate the fashion trend that was acid-washed jeans.

Hideous or not, styles of clothing — precisely because they're dated — can help amateur genealogists identify the decade or even specific year of vintage family photos.

Historian Julia Johnas will offer tips on how to follow the fashion clues during a discussion scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Sulzer Library, 4455 N. Lincoln Ave.

Bring your questions and your photos.