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Vinnie From Indy

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5. That is undoubtedly true

Reply to Historic NY (Reply #3)

Fri Jun 7, 2013, 12:41 PM

Jun 2013

This type of carpet is pretty tough. They are usually made from wool and are built to last. The biggest danger is mold and dry rot carpets like this. I know a fellow appraiser that can usually tell you the tribe of origin based on construction and design.

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Imagine spilling a drink on that thing. hrmjustin Jun 2013 #2

People just walked all over it for decades........ Historic NY Jun 2013 #3

I saw the price and my jaw dropped. hrmjustin Jun 2013 #4

That is undoubtedly true Vinnie From Indy Jun 2013 #5