Try the Ginja Jar, a doll shop in the French Quarter: 504-523-7614. 
Their doll refurbisher can do re-stringing, cleaning, hair, eyes, 
clothes, etc., and the prices are quite reasonable.

- 
Jill R. Chancey, PhD
Curator
Lauren Rogers Museum of Art
PO Box 1108
Laurel, MS 39440
www.LRMA.org
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Lee Goodan wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> We are trying to locate a reputable doll repair shop for one of our 
> patrons. Her doll has been substantially altered and is not of 
> significant value to warrant the expense of a professional doll 
> conservator. She took the doll to someone for repair, however this 
> person was not skilled and glued in stationary eyes that were 
> originally “sleepy”. She is keeping the doll solely for sentimental 
> reasons and would like to have the eyes be “sleepy” again. She is an 
> elderly lady who is not able to put a lot of money into the repair, 
> but would like to use someone who knows what they are doing. A shop in 
> the Gastonia and Charlotte, North Carolina area would be preferable, 
> but she may be willing to ship the doll out if needed. Please let me 
> know if you have worked with someone who could help her.
>
> Thank you,
>
> Lee Goodan
>
> Registrar
>
> Gaston County Museum
>
> Phone: 704-922-7681 x.107
>
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