How to clean/whiten cloth doll
I have a handmade cloth doll that is close to 50 years old. I think she was made of cotton, she is a little yellowed over the years. I want to clean her, but am afraid to wash her in a machine (even in a pillowcase on gentle). Any ideas? Thanks in advance.
2 answers
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Could you post a picture of the doll? Depending on the stuffing of the doll, I'd worry about her getting so saturated that it would take while to dry. Also, the agitation of a machine could damage the fabric even in a pillow case. Hopefully others with more experience will offer advice, good luck.
R.V.R. Farris
on Dec 14, 2014
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If the doll was mine and that old and too fragile to wash why not love it like it is? I mean the doll is 50 years old, don't we all show a few "character marks" after that long?
Ruth Guenzler
on Dec 15, 2014
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