Featured Dolls and Stuffed animals- question!

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  1. HippAntiques

    HippAntiques Well-Known Member

    Ok, so my Sister-in-law gave us two boxes of stuff yesterday, that belonged to my Mother-in-Law. I have no clue what to do with it all. I've thought about selling on my Etsy site, but I really don't think they're worth anything since they're all in poor condition. And I'm afraid the seller would have to pay more shipping than what they're worth! Can anyone tell me if these are worth selling? I really hate to throw antiques away, but I'm coming close! lol

    Or.....any restoration/cleaning tips?? What should I do with these?? HELP!

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  2. BaseballGames

    BaseballGames Well-Known Member

    Read The Velveteen Rabbit and then decide...
     
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  3. wiscbirddog

    wiscbirddog Well-Known Member

    What a kind & generous SIL you have. . .NOT :D

    I really think the only value was the sentimental worth your MIL had for them.
     
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  4. Sandra

    Sandra Well-Known Member

    I have had success in a B&M store selling "much loved" old/antique stuffed animals. The cloth and knitted dolls, not so much. To properly clean the cloth dolls would probably require immersing them in water, causing the filling to shift. The stuffed teddy, elephants and little duck may benefit from a gentle brushing to remove mats and surface dirt. I find the stuffed critters you have very cute.
     
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  5. Tom Mackay

    Tom Mackay Well-Known Member

    I'd bet that little brown bear was hugged a lot.
     
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  6. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    They're charming. But careful with the word "antique." These would be considered "vintage."

    Debora
     
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  7. Rayo56

    Rayo56 Well-Known Member

    Well, if they come alive at midnight and walk down the hallway ...................... Sorry. my sister made me watch scary movies when I was a kid - LOL!! :nailbiting:
     
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  8. Jivvy

    Jivvy the research is my favorite

    I'm guessing early 1960s for age.

    Mostly because I have a very very similarly styled elephant.

    One time I did something so bad, my mom took him away for two weeks.

    I don't remember what I did to deserve such a trial, but I thought I was going to die. :hilarious:
     
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