9' x 12' ANTIQUE ARTS & CRAFTS PERSIAN KERMASHAH ORIENTAL WHITTALL WILTON RUG

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9' x 12' Arts & Crafts Kermashah Oriental Inspired Whittall Anglo-Persian Wilton Rug Carpet (Circa 1940). This rug is an original, period Whittall wilton rug made in their best quality weave -- the anglo-persian. It measures 248 knots (ends of worsted wool cords) per square inch. The Whittall's moved from England in 1880 to Worcester, Mass (then Worcestor) where they opened their mill in a very small building resembling a school house.They enjoyed most of their success from that time until the great depression and again for the decade following World War 2. They remained in business until the late 1950s. Many of their wonderful rugs remain in good condition today, after 75 to 100 years of use, a true testament to the pride and quality of the guilded age of America's rug industry.Whittall is considered the most recognized name in wilton floor covering. Their product lines included numerous qualities of jacquard woven "wire" wiltons, axministers and even a special line of hand-woven carpets. At the height of their empire, they rivaled the success and fortures of J. P. Morgan. Their highest quality weave, the most superior quality of the entire industry, was established as a household name and their famous "anglo-persian" rugs the envy of every other rug weaving mill in the world. Today Whittall rugs are the most sought after vintage American woven rugs ever made. Two generations after the mill closed, Whittall's quality remains a standard to which all others are measured by. And most amazingly, with 50 to 75 years on most of their rugs still in use, the Whittall anglo-persian wilton rugs remain in superb condition. Whittall stands as the most valueable and appreciable American rug ever made. From the Whittall publication "Inside Facts": All Whittalls productions were made from imported wools -- becuase this particular king of wool is the toughtest, strongest and most resilient in the world and gives the greatest wear. Every detail of Whittall manufacture measures up to the highest standard. An army of experts, wide-awake and up-to-date is required to make the raw wool into the finished fabric -- sorthing and blending, scouring, drying, preparing, carding or combing, spinning, skeining, scouring again, dyeing, dye-testing, designing, card cutting, weaving, shearing, finishing -- the success of each process assured by the use of the finest machinery and the most efficient of help. The rug has a good consistent pile over the entire rug showing only slight wear. The rug is free of animals stains or odors. The original fringe was missing and has been replaced with a genuine wilton fringe.This rug has been professionally hand cleaned by our own conservation team with a restorative thorough washing adhering to National Institute of Textiles and AIC (American Institute for the Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works) guidelines. The protein and lanolin based soap conditions the natural fibres in the rug and returns the original lustrous character and richness of colour to the wool. 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.We do not use ANY optical enhancers of any kind (natural or chemical). Optical enhancers damage and pull dye to the surface of the rug's fibres, slowly stripping colour and character from the wool as the rug continues to age. Beware of descriptions claiming use of such materials and harsh cleaning methods to "brighten, add a sheen, or antique wash" the rugs -- all these methods deteriorate and damage these wonderful vintage and antique pieces beyond repair.Payment is expected within seven calendar days of the completion of the auction or buy-it-now purchase. Rugs are shipped within one to four business days upon receipt of payment. Tracking information is provided at time of shipment. We accept check payments and major credit cards ... read more

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