Caring For Your Vintage Doll
If you are collecting vintage dolls you will want to take good care of them to keep them in the best possible condition. Here we run through a list of do's and dont's to keep your vintage dolls in A1 condition!
If you are collecting vintage dolls purely as an investment for the future, then optimum storage conditions are achieved by carefully placing each doll in a white pillow case and standing them in a cupboard. Never store them in plastic, as moisture in the air will be trapped with them and may lead to a mould problem in time. Nor should you store your dolls wrapped in coloured cloth. Again, there may be moisture present in the air and the colour from the fabric may seep and tarnish your doll.
Most of us want our dolls somewhere we can see them so that we may enjoy our collection. They must be kept out of direct sunlight, otherwise they will quickly become faded.
Vintage dolls are highly susceptible to extremes of temperature and heat. They will need to gently dusted from time to time. You may use a little distilled water on a soft, white cloth (though not on wooden dolls) to remove any dirt, though it is important to never use soap or any kind of detergent. A hairdryer is useful to blow dust from hard to reach areas, though it must be used on a cool setting. Never try to mend your vintage doll or its clothes yourself. This could result in its value being drastically reduced or, in extreme cases, rendering the doll worthless. Doing nothing is always much better than doing something which cannot be undone!(EzineArticles.com)
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