A History of Tufted Rugs

Prototype. Chapter text drafted from the research notes and not yet checked at the archives. Images awaiting permission are marked.

"New York City Marathon 1977": Antron carpet laid on a bridge for runners

Film or audio · not yet checked at the source

Date
1977 (record dated 1980–81)
Held by
Hagley Museum and Library
Collection
DuPont Company films and commercials (Acc. 1995.300)
Number
FC 249
Themes
Nylon & synthetic fibers (DuPont), Trade catalogs & marketing

Cite this source

“‘New York City Marathon 1977’: Antron carpet laid on a bridge for runners,” 1977 (record dated 1980–81). FC 249, DuPont Company films and commercials (Acc. 1995.300), Hagley Museum and Library. digital.hagley.org/FILM_1995300_FC249_02.

Research notes

Abstract mentions an Antron nylon carpet DuPont laid on the bridge for runners. A promotional stunt. Found via search-engine results (Hagley's site blocks automated reading): open the link to confirm and see the image.