We used cotton braided rugs which we washed/cleaned ourselves.  There are
also local
suppliers in your area who will rent out professional runners, pick up and
replace them when soiled.   Cost though may be an issue, so maybe look into
purchasing them.  But then you need the washing machine/dryer to keep them
clean.  So both has disadvantages and well as
good points.

Best,

John Martinson
http://www.geocities.com/jpmart1/

"Fellow citizens, we cannot escape history."
   Abraham Lincoln, Annual Message to Congress, December 1862


----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris Godbold" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Tuesday, September 17, 2002 6:58 PM
Subject: Re: historic rugs and floors


> Thanks to all those who responded to my question about protecting antique
> rugs in historic houses. You were a big help. Now, a follow-up question:
Do
> you know of any suppliers of museum quality runners to place over the
rugs?
> Any leads would be helpful.
>
> Thanks again,
>
> Chris Godbold
> Assistant Curator
> Heritage Farmstead Museum
> Plano, TX
> www.heritagefarmstead.org
>
>
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