Antique Trader

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When Susan Mullikin started her business, Mother and Daughter Vintage Clothing and Antiques, in 1990, she sold a mix of things. But a couple of years later when she became interested in antique clothing and narrowed her focus on just that, it widened her business opportunities — including providing some clothing for one of the biggest movies of all time.

“There have been a few times in my antique career that I have felt truly honored. Once for sure when I was called to provide clothing for what I feel is the greatest movie ever made, . At that time, they were in desperate need for a lot of clothing and I did have on loan to them some Edwardian dresses, amazing hats, even jewelry and handbags,” Mullikin said. “Another amazing opportunity my business had was when I was asked to be a donor to George Washington’s birth night ball, held in honor of his birthday every year, and as

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