Norton, Edith Eliza (Ames), Mrs., 1864- · New York, Dodd, Mead and Company · leaf 75
by the rugdoctorers in Constantinople by dampeningthe surface first with a solution of glycerinewater and then ironing with very hot irons. In Turkey when rugs become soiledfrom long use or accident, they place themon the floor or the stone paved court, pourover just enough tepid water to wet… … Antique Kulah Rug. Loaned by Liberty & Co. DOCTORED RUGS 41 with the soap over them, beginning at thetop and with their hands scraping off thesoap and dirt until the bottom is reached.If the rug is not quite clean the operationis repeated and it is rinsed until the waterruns off clear; then it…
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