The birth of an icon the most indispensable piece of clothing the weavers of witney more than just a blanket the blanket goes west finding new markets the worth of a blanket what the labels mean a blanket made to last. For most canadians, the hudson s bay blanket is a symbol of canadian identity. It may look like a common household item now but the hudson s bay point blanket is one of the most significant blankets in the world. I purchased this blanket from amazon because the hudsons bay stores in canada do not ship to the usa. For generations my family has been collecting hudson bay blankets, and while i knew some of the background i was surprised to find a book dedicated to the. Top in 1929, hudson s bay company used the gold variant of the seal a4 label on the first runs of their newly introduced line of pastel coloured point blankets.
New listing vintage hudson bay wool blanket 4 point stripe 72x90 made in england. This page records my first attempt to handweave, full and finish a point blanket. The collectors guide to point blankets of the hudson s bay company and other companies trading in north america. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. To help keep our communities safe, all hudson s bay stores are currently closed. Determining age and value of hudson bay blanket the ebay.
For generations my family has been collecting hudson bay blankets, and while i knew some of the background i was surprised to find a book dedicated to the entire history of the blanket. The company had controlled fur trade in a large part of north america. A cosy warm heirloom, which km better passon to her grandchildren at the age of 90 even if, by then, a couple of faded coffee stains blot the blanket here and there. Unfollow vintage hudson bay blankets to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. New listing vintage hudson bay wool blanket 4 point cranberry red 72 x 88 england. The hudsons bay company website also provides a history of the blankets. Love the hudson bay blankets western decor, rustic decor, primitive decor, western style. It will last a lifetime, according to leon leonwood bean himself, who always kept one on hand even in his car. Object lessons columnist megan wilson is the owner of ancient industries and curator of the remodelista 100, a collection of essential everyday objects presented in the remodelista book. For many, the hudson s bay company blanket with its familiar red, green, yellow and indigo stripes is as iconic as the maple leaf. An illustrated history of the hudson s bay point blanket. And it was the striped hudson s bay company point blanket that helped pioneer the way.
Harold tichenor welcome to the site exclusively dedicated to point blankets. Typically, the wool blankets were traded with native americans for pelts. Yes, the title is a bit of a mouthful, but it has become a standard reference for antique. Pendelton blankets winter planter bay point adams homes hudson bay blanket airstream interior lake decor camping blanket vintage blanket hautelook is a membersonly shopping website offering limitedtime sale events with top brands in womens and mens fashion, jewelry and accessories, beauty products, kids clothing and toys, and home decor. May 06, 2010 among our beloved symbols of canadiana, like tim hortons, hockey and beavertails, the hudsons bay point blanket ranks highly. Quantum book produced for hudson s bay company, toronto, 2002. These stripped blankets were created by the hudson s bay company in the northern part of north america in 1780. According to the official company history, blankets had been taken to hudson bay as trade goods as far back. Hudson bay blankets by woolrich from dann, complete collection. Hbc heritage is an internal department of hudsons bay company. Quantum book, 2002 the collectors guide to point blankets of the hudsons bay company and other companies trading in north america. Unfollow hudson bay blanket to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. It is a 2 point cream color with the black, yellow, red and green stripes on both ends.
Hudsons bay hbc 100% wool 2 points blanket 330 yrs millennial edition 61x55. I have also done a considerable amount of research on the dates of labels used on blankets made by many mills like earlys of witney, pendleton and jacobs of oregon, as well as for blankets marketed by retailers other than hbc, like the t. Thats why we were so 975,467 torontonians cant be wrong. Buy products related to hudson bay blanket products and see what customers say about hudson bay blanket products on free delivery possible on eligible purchases. After finishing his first book for the hbc the blanket.
The same label, but using the more common red embroidery, was used during the late1920s on their. We are committed to the preservation, education, and promotion of hudsons bay companys history and the ongoing care and maintenance of the companys historical hbc corporate art, artifact, image, and reference collections. Jan 19, 2012 hudsons bay point blankets are beautiful and iconic examples of simple design. A quantum book produced for hudsons bay company madison press books, 2002, 1st edition, first printing, toronto, ontario 2002 isbn 10.
Hudson s bay four 4 point pink wool blanket 86 x 66 excellent. The sky blue hudsons bay point blanket february 2020. Shop hudsons bay for handbags, womens and mens clothing and shoes, and housewares. Hudsons bay polar fleece throw one size multi stripe by hudson s bay 4. Always reminds me of visiting with my grandparents, since the hudson s bay blanket was always on the guest bed. In 1779, hbc commissioned the textile mill of thomas empson of witney, oxfordshire, to produce pointed blankets. Pink hudson bay striped blanket 100% wool 3 12 point app. A kaleidoscope of color american indian trade blankets. Hbc heritage is an internal department of hudson s bay company. Art books entertainment film and motion picture magazines music. Originally, the hudson s bay blanket s lightweight warmth and insulation made it common barter for native american goods, like beaver. Aug 12, 2018 and it was the striped hudsons bay company point blanket that helped pioneer the way. An illustrated history of the hudsons bay point blanket.
A quantum book produced for hudson s bay company madison press books, 2002, 1st edition, first printing, toronto, ontario 2002 isbn 10. Shop hudson s bay for handbags, womens and mens clothing and shoes, and housewares. I chose 100% superwash wool for warmth and ease of cleaning. According to the official company history, blankets had been taken to hudson bay. The classic design, originally commissioned in 1780, is a. I have followed as closely as possible the information provided in the blanket. Our earliest is the red label between 1915 and 1920.
Jan 02, 2014 there are a number of sites on the web about the hudsons bay company point blankets. Hi i am trying to determine the age and value of this blanket. Hudson bay blanket purple wool 1953 queen elizabeth. In order to use all of the site functionality on the the bay website, you must have javascript enabled on. Aug 03, 2017 the hudsons bay point blanket was very much appreciated by the native peoples because it was made of wool, which is a great material as it holds heat even when wet. For over 200 years, the hudson s bay point blanket has been the global standard of excellence. One of the trading commodities most highly prized by the indians in exchange for their beaver pelts, was the original hudson s bay point blanket. A brief history of canadas iconic hudsons bay blanket. Ive been wanting to make one for a while, but it hasnt made its way up the project queue yet. Photo via very few blankets hold the iconic status that hudson s bay point blankets do. Apr 28, 2012 when buying hudson s bay point blankets, this site will guide you in determining the age.
As canadas most iconic retailer celebrates 350 years, hudsons. Bean classic since 1925, this heritage striped wool blanket is practically windproof and water repellent to keep you warm and dry. If you read the last sentence in the description it says there may be gold embroidered variants of this labeli contacted the author of the collectors guide to discuss the origins of these gold labels and he says the only one he has seen was from a man that survived the. Hudsons bay point blanket the canadian encyclopedia. I have identified and dated some twodozen styles of labels used by the hudson s bay company since 1890. Woolrich hudson s bay multi wool 6 point blanket pink 4. The hudsons bay point blanket is a wool blanket with a series of stripes and points markers on cloth first made for the hudsons bay. Why some folks feel weird about hudsons bay blankets. This year hudsons bay company celebrates its 350th anniversary, marking an. For over 200 years, the hudsons bay point blanket has been the global standard of excellence. Woolrich hudson s bay multi wool 6 point blanket pink. The blanket an illustrated history of the hudson s bay point blanket hudsons bay company tichenor, harold hudson s bay company published by toronto, on.
Sand free beach blanket emoji,smiley surprised sad hot happy sarcastic angry mood faces expression plain backdrop print,yellow soft summer cooling lightweight bed blanket 50x70 5. Another great characteristic of wool was that it was easier to sew than the animal skins widely used by them. From the research i have done, i believe it dates between 1950s to 1970s. Rare hudson bay purple wool coronation blanket, commemorating the coronation of queen elizabeth in 1953. The point blanket site offers a comprehensive overview and has an excellent bibliography. I am so glad i bought a copy its a beautifully written book with fantastic photos and historical tidbits.
For over fifteen years i have been researching the history of these blankets and recently published two books on the subject. A hudson s bay point blanket is a type of wool blanket traded by the hudson s bay company hbc in british north america now canada and the united states during the 1700s and 1800s. Get the best deals on hudson bay blanket when you shop the largest online selection at. Four point hudson bay blanket is a rich, royal purple and features a white band at the top and the bottom of the blanket, as well as the four white points, or stripes. This little book offers a concise history of the hudson bay blanket, its importance in developing trade with native tribes in the farflung north american interior, and its enduring legends as an heirloom quality item. Hudson baby elephants sherpalined blanket in pinkgrey. For nearly two and a half centuries, the hudsons bay point blanket has. Hudson bay blanket via camp wandawega style book hudson bay blanket.
Free ship 1960s hudson s bay wool four 4 point blanket throw pastel reseda sage green hudson bay company brand made in england lakenessroad 4. An illustrated history of the hudson s bay point blanket 9781895892208 by tichenor, harold and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at. Patio book patio guide patio girls rain coat and pastel pink hunter boots. We are committed to the preservation, education, and promotion of hudson s bay companys history and the ongoing care and maintenance of the companys historical hbc corporate art, artifact, image, and reference collections. Other stores do sell the point blankets, but they are always the original white blankets, and i wanted the blue one. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Hudson baby 2piece baby blanket and hedgehog plush toy set in brown. The blankets were typically traded to first nations and native americans in.
Pink wool blanket hudson bay blanket four point hudson. A blanket so importantit even has a book written about it. These red embroidered trademark labels were the very first to be used on hudson bay point blankets starting around 1890. I was totally going to suggest linenwoven stitch, which is really nice to work with, youre gonna have a fantastic blanket in. See more ideas about hudson bay blanket, hudson bay and blanket. According to the official company history, the hudson s bay company hbc is the oldest company in north america, being founded in 1670. And maybe more, we love the underlying belief that, even in the midst of the great canadian wilderness with its arduous cold and haunting vastness, the hudson s bay blanket will protect us. The blankets continue to be sold by canadas hudson s bay stores and have come to hold. Beautyrest black luxury heated electric blanket the bay. The broad variety of patterns and colours featured in this book will astonish even avid trade blanket collectors, who all too often believe that the popular multi stripe. The earliest mention of hudson s bay point blankets is contained in the minutes of a meeting of the hudson s bay companys london committee on 16th december, 1779, but there is little doubt that. Hudson bay wool collectible blankets for sale ebay. Get the best deals on hudson bay wool collectible blankets when you shop the largest online selection at.
Beautyrest black luxury heated electric blanket thebay. A perfect colourway for embodying springs optimism, the pastel pink, blue. Point blankets are a type of trade blanket and are most closely associated with the hudson s bay company who have been marketing them into north america since 1779. Hudsons bay point blanket the iconic blanket has its. I adore the solid primary color stripes of the original blankets, so this hudsons bayinspired crib blanket tutorial and knitting pattern from the purl bee really caught my eye. The company is named for the hudson bay and the blankets were typically traded to first nations in exchange for beaver pelts. The blanket an illustrated history of the hudsons bay point blanket hudsons bay company tichenor, harold hudsons bay company published by toronto, on. We love the hudson s bay blanket for its classic simplicity and beauty. When buying hudsons bay point blankets, this site will. The collectors guide to point blankets of the hudsons bay. The label is white with orange lettering and reads hudson bay point bl. Were pleased to have the world famous hudson bay blankets and other items with the iconic, multi hudson bay colour scheme, now in stock. Books entertainment film and motion picture magazines music publishing.
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