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CONDITION: The rug shows good consistent pile overall. There is one small five inch round bled/tinted stain on side and there is some tainting along the other side. Scattered old moth damage is evidence on edges and a few specks in the borders near edge. One corner shows a small old patch. CLEANING: This rug has been professionally hand cleaned by our conservation staff with a restorative thorough washing adhering to National Institute of Textiles and AIC (American Institute for the Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works) guidelines. No steam extraction methods or chemical detergents were used during the cleaning process. Ever step possible was taken to preserve the historic nature and conserve the rugs condition. For more information on our unique cleaning process, please see 'cleaning' in the 'services' section of our website.
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