3/2/2024 0 Comments Vintage straw broom cover![]() I describe my listings as accurately as possible. PLEASE READ BEFORE BIDDING: I'm not an antique expert or professional. Of course, as always, I combine shipping and all stated postage includes free insurance. Please see my other Auctions for many more book marks and postcards. You can join Ebid for free by clicking here If buying more than 1 item please wait for a new invoice as I will combine shipping. The dolls are stored in poly bags and will be wrapped in tissue paper then bubble pack of foam sheeting and shipped in a small box. Unfortunately I do not have any idea of the vintage of this particular Doll nor of her history. Most of the items from the auction were from the 1800’s to the 1950’s. They were selling of the contents of a small museum, located in a campground, not too far from where I live. This doll came in a box of Corn Husk Dolls that I bought at an auction. The doll is 6-1/2 inches tall X 2-1/2” wide X 2-1/2” deep (16.5 X 6.4 X 6.4 cm) (including the hat and the basket). With a bit of TLC this old doll might clean right up. I thought it was ink or paint, but now I am not so sure. She has something black sprayed on her but I have scraped a bit of it off the straw parts, with my fingernail but not where it is on the ribbon or bottom. Her dress, hat and flowers are adorned with red ribbons. For heavier stains, you may use powdered cleaner.Vintage Broom Straw Doll 6-1/2” tall Straw Hat Basket of Flowers Red Ribbonsĭoll has severe ink (or black paint) damageĪ vintage broom straw doll wearing a straw hat and carrying a basket of flowers. You can clean your canvas hats with a damp cloth. Steam clean to get rid of water spots or reshape your hat.Īs one of the most rugged and low-maintenance hat materials, canvas hats are designed for easy, periodic cleaning. When the hat gets wet, shake off excess water and let dry. You may remove most of the oils and odors with a mixture of one part baby shampoo and 15 parts warm water. Oily stains from sweat cannot be removed completely. ![]() You may need to work the material aggressively for set-in stains. Move the suede bar in a circular pattern to "erase" the stain. For light-colored leathers, a suede bar (sometimes called a suede eraser) works best on most stains. It is important to choose a grit that matches the finish of your hat 120-grit works well with most suede hats. Buff any matted suede or caked-on dirt with emery cloth or fine-grit sandpaper. ![]() Brushing periodically keeps the suede looking fresh. Brush your hat with nylon or slightly stiff bristle brush to get out loose dirt and dust. You’ll need a slight stuff bristle brush, emery cloth or fine-grit sandpaper, a suede bar, and common household cleaning products. Learning how to clean suede leather hats properly can help ensure that your more expensive suede hats go from shiny and new to vintage and valuable. Steam your hat to reshape, if necessary. Then, with the brim turned up, place on a level, clean surface to dry. If your hat gets wet, wipe off the excess water with a dry cloth. Keep most straw hats from getting soaked with rain. Store the hat on its top or hang from a peg or hat hook to help it retain its shape. Keep clean and fresh by brushing with a small whisk broom or sponge lightly with a damp cloth. If you prefer something tougher, invest in a bottle of Straw Hat Cleaner that will safely remove residue, dirt, and grime from colorfast straw hats. In addition to regular after-wear maintenance, you may deep-clean your straw hat using things you already have around the house, such as regular old window cleaner. For heavy stains, powdered cleaners may be used. If your hat gets wet, shake off all excess water, let dry, then lightly brush clean. Set your hat on its top or hang from a peg or hat hook to help it retain its shape. To clean a fur felt hat or wool hat, brush the top and bottom counter-clockwise with a soft bristle brush. ![]() You’ll need a soft bristle brush and, in more extreme cases, a steam cleaner and powdered cleaners. Learning how to clean felt hats and wool hats is an important aspect of keeping your most expensive hats in tip-top shape. Vintage Waved Straw hat ,medium brim straw hat,Black Ribbon, raffia hat, straw hats, Medium hard brim, Gift for Her
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