CONDITION: The rug shows an exceptional full consistent pile. There are some small areas of old moth damage. Along one side, two small chuncks (approximately 1/2" by 2 inches each) missing. 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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