Plate 114:  Creating boxes for unboxed items, Part 27: Packing the contents for storage
(This plate added AUG 2004)

One of the most important purposes of a collection is the protection of its articles. Experience has proved that an effective way to protect the finish of toys is to wrap them securely in tissue paper. The three toy soldiers shown in Plate 113 have now been individually wrapped in liberal amounts of gift-wrap paper, which can be purchased inexpensively in the gift-wrap departments of discount stores. Sufficient paper should be used to prevent movement of the items in the box. When the box is covered before storage in a collection bin, it should be held up to the ear and shaken gently. If any movement of the contents is felt or heard, more wrapping paper should be added to the articles inside. --more--
Wrapped articles in the box	The closed box ready for storage in a collection bin
The two photos above show the box of toy soldiers ready for storage in a collection bin. The box cover has a space for noting the database identification number that will be assigned to this set of soldiers. Go to top of page