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Question:
Dear Red Wing Collectors, My mother, who was a memeber of the Red Wing Society, recently passed away. She had a large collection of Red Wing dinnerware, artware, and some stoneware. We are considering temporarily packing it into boxes and storing it in an empty metal grain bin. It would be secure and dry, but we are unsure if the heat and cold in the midwest would damage it. It could get over 100 degrees and as low as -5 degrees. It would probably be stored until next fall. Any advice you can give us will be greatly appreciated. Also, does the Red Wing Society have a list of auctioneers who specialize in Red Wing? Our knowledge of Red Wing is limited and we are lost, in more ways than one. Again, we need advise and would greatly appreciate any you might offer. Sincerely, Brenda
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Answer: There should be no problems with storing your Red Wing pottery as you’ve described. Much of our Red Wing collection has been stored on shelves in an unheated, uncooled storage building for nearly 20 years and we’ve encountered no problems. The key point is DRY. Be sure the grain bin does not leak or drip water onto the pottery. I’d also recommend that the pottery not be stored on the ground or concrete floor during the winter months because of moisture concerns. Water and freezing temperatures will cause problems. Good luck!
Larry