I recently asked for suggestions on cleaning knotty pine, and would like to thank everyone for their thoughts. It seemed like the Murphy's oil soap might work.
So if I don't forget between now and October (proposed trip?) I'll mention it to her. One of you mentioned it possibly being finished with shellac. I had not thought of it, but it did have the 'orange' appearance. If so, I agree denatured alcohol would work wonders.
Thanks again, Thermo