The Archive · 1920

To Guard from Moth

Make of unbleached calico (any d¥essing must washed out) bag big enough to enclose the garments. Place the furs or woollens inside, then tie the mouth very tightly with tape so that no moth can possibly enter. A draw-string No camphor or carbon need be used. The goods will be safe from moth—that is, supposing they were free from moth when put away.

I have had fur muff and boa and fur lined cloak kept in sound condition in this way for 20 years, wearing them in winter and storing them in summer—Bath, en

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