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The restoration of an antique Laver Kirman carpet from the collection of Hearst Castle in San Simeon, Calif., by Restoration by Costikyan required a deft touch, deep knowledge and almost 8 months to complete.
Built on a hilltop overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Hearst Castle was commissioned by newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst in 1919. In 1957, the Hearst Corp. donated the estate to the state of California; today it is both a State Historical Monument and a National Historic Landmark.
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The project began in September 2007 and was completed in April 2008, at which time the Laver Kirman carpet had been restored to its former splendor.
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