Beat out all the dust, and sun for a day; shake very hard; fold neatly
and pin—or, what is better, sew up—closely in muslin or linen cloths,
putting a small lump of gum-camphor in the centre of each bundle. Wrap
newspapers about all, pinning so as to exclude dust and insects.
These are really all the precautions necessary for the safety even of
furs, if they are strictly obeyed. But you may set moths at defiance
if you can, in addition to these, secure, as a packing-case, a whiskey
or alcohol barrel, but lately emptied, and still strongly scented by
the liquor. Have a close head, and fit it in neatly. Set away in the
garret, and think no more of your treasures until next winter.