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Oriental rugs, antique and modern (1922)

Hawley, W. A. (Walter Augustus), 1863-1920 · New York, Dodd, Mead · leaf 504

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. The usual balance of designs throughout the field is maintainedwith precision; but, as is not always the case, different motives occupycorresponding positions. Thus a cluster of leaves and fruit may bebalanced with a cluster of leaves and flowers. The conventional draw-ing of the corners and the… … PURCHASING RUGS 301 which also do very little injury to the rug. Others use chloride oflime, boracic acid, vinegar, or oxalic acid, that remove some of thenatural oils of the wool and accordingly impair its qualities for wear.In fact, pieces are occasionally injured to the extent that the woolhas…

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