How do you store American girls?
Store your dolls on your home’s main level or in a stable environment. Try not to store your dolls in the basement or attic—these regions are more prone to fluctuations in temperature and humidity. Keep your dolls on the main levels of your home to avoid damaging the dolls and their clothing.
How do you store your American Girl doll long term?
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- Store in cool, dry place like a closet.
- Lay her down so her eyes don’t stick.
- Store her in her box if possible, but don’t pack it full of plastic or anything – the doll needs to “breathe” (and that is a sort of creepy image…)
How do you store vintage doll clothes?
Use plastic boxes, bins or bags to store dolls, accessories or clothing. The plastic can hold moisture which can lead to mildew or mold. Keep your dolls in a location that is prone to extreme temperature, humidity or moisture fluctuations.
How do you pack dolls for storage?
But if you’d prefer to keep them on a closet shelf, consider wrapping your dolls and placing them in acid-free boxes in a temperature-controlled room. Another safe, more environmentally friendly material for wrapping dolls, is unbleached cotton muslin cloth.
How do you preserve a doll?
Instead, keep them in closed cabinets, away from pets, dust and sunlight, in a temperature-controlled area of your home. Place dolls in archival boxes (rather than acidic wood or cardboard) and cushion them with acid-free tissue or cloth. Turn bisque dolls with glass eyes facedown in their boxes.
How do I organize my doll collection?
In general, try to keep your dolls displayed away from direct sunlight, strong artificial light (especially fluorescent lights and hot lights), and curious pets and children. Dolls should also not be displayed in areas with extreme temperatures; try to display your dolls in a temperature-controlled room.
How do you store vintage Barbie clothes?
I would recommend keeping them in a climate controlled area – if they are in their plastic cases – you may want to keep them in a different box – like cardboard, that allows for better circulation. Keep away from sunlight. A dryer sheet in with the dolls will help keep odor away.
How do you pack an American Girl doll for moving?
If you have any dolls that are still in their boxes, take the doll out of the box and wrap it in acid-free tissue paper. The dyes in the box can transfer onto the doll during long-term storage, just as newspaper ink can. You can then place the doll back in the box or store the box and doll separately.