The Hermès Pre-Owned Authentication Certification Course Companion Guide: Authentication Institute of America

The Hermès Pre-Owned Authentication Certification Course, created by Torie Rufolo for the Authentication Institute of America, was created as a supplementary guide for you to use as a reference tool while completing the course. Included in this companion guide are the following sections and modules which correspond to the online certification course. Section 101: Module 1: History of the Brand Module 2: Timeline of Styles Module 3: Materials Used - Exterior Module 4: Materials Used - Interior Module 5: Anatomy of a Handbag Module 6: Hardware used over the years Module 7: Manufacturing Facilities & Artisans Module 8: How to Read a Date Stamp Module 9: Counterfeits - Basic Section 201: Module 1: Timeline of Fonts Module 2: Brand Stamp Fonts Module 3: Hardware Etching Fonts Module 4: Craftsman Stamps Module 5: Special Stamps & Exotics Module 6: Sizes & Styles Module 7: Counterfeits - Intermediate Section 301: Module 1: Stitching & Construction Module 2: Jeweler’s Marks Module 3: petit h & Spa Module 4: Collateral Module 5: Retail Store Experience Module 6: Recent brand changes Module 7: Counterfeits - Master