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QUESTION: My daughter has a small collection of 6 American girl dolls and we need to store them. I do not have the original boxes.  they are in good shape.  Do I put in plastic containers or box containers? Acid free paper to wrap in?  thank you in advance

ANSWER: Hi Sue
Nice to hear from you.
Interesting question.
Wrapped in acid free paper is a must.
Plastic containers will prevent any humidity or the dreaded mice or other crawley things to get at the dolls so that would be my choice.
Just as long as the dolls are completely wrapped.
Hope this helps
Kind Regards
Eileen

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QUESTION: I forgot to ask where do you get the acid free paper?

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Hi again Sue
Try any stationery store, photo store or actually paper sections in places like Wal Mart.
Its pretty common today as most folks use it for scrap books. pictures and wrapping things like you.
Dry cleaners also use it so if you have an "in" there thats a good place.
Good Luck
Eileen

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