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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;clutteredcloset49, post: 366850, member: 85&quot;]Many of this style tapestry dates to WWI time period, or shortly after.</p><p><br /></p><p>Often marked Belgium or France on the back.</p><p><br /></p><p>I suspect yours is from that time period.&nbsp; Late 1800s might be too early.</p><p><br /></p><p>Others will get upset with me for this.</p><p><br /></p><p>Fabric was made to be washed prior to dry cleaning.</p><p><br /></p><p>When I had an older washer with a good gentle cycle, I often put these in the wash with <b>cold </b>water, less than a 1/4C of borax and gently washed.&nbsp; Ten to fifteen minutes in a dryer and then hang to finish drying.&nbsp; I never had to iron mine, but suspect you could use a cool iron on the back side if you wanted.</p><p><br /></p><p>All the dirt, grime and cigarette smoke that has accumulated for the last almost 100 years washes out.&nbsp; The colors will no longer be muted.&nbsp; they turn out lovely.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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