Hudson s bay company 108 by 100inch king size 8 point. Hudsons bay blankets points were narrow lines of woolen fiber dyed indigo dark blue or black, about 1014 cm long, woven into the edge of the blanket. Hudson bay wool collectible blankets for sale ebay. Vintage hb blankets and coats are a treasure hunters dream.
Discover all the extraordinary items our community of craftspeople have to offer and find the perfect gift for your loved one or yourself. Our hudsons bay point blankets retain the authentic 100percent wool quality that has made these blankets legendary. Glamburg 100% soft and breathable cotton thermal blanket king navy perfect for layering any bed for all season. Hudsons bay marks anniversary with iconic blankets home. Hudson s bay point blankets were used twice by admiral byrd s expeditions to the antarctic. The earliest mention of hudsons bay point blankets is contained in the minutes of a meeting of the hudsons bay companys london committee on 16th december, 1779, but there is little doubt that they were an article of trade before this date. I found one in my dads remote hunting cabin in nhs white mountains. 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. 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. A hudsons bay point blanket is a type of wool blanket traded by the hudsons bay company hbc in british north america now canada and the united states during the 1700s and 1800s. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
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. Although blankets had been a trade good offered for some time, it was not until 1779 that the hudsons bay point blanket came to life. 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 great prices. Hudson bay has manufactured blankets since 1779 and are known best for its striped blankets in indigo, yellow, red and green as seen in the first photo above, although they do come in other colors. What an exciting time ive had creating this crochet hudsons bay baby blanket for a new little one. The company is named for the hudson bay and the blankets were typically traded to first nations in exchange for beaver pelts. Absolutely fascinating history of the hudson s bay company s point blanket.
Hudsons bay point blankets are made of 100% wool and are preshrunk as part of the manufacturing process, so you can hand wash your blanket in a gentle detergent like zero or woollite. Etsy has thousands of handcrafted and vintage products that perfectly fit what youre searching for. A brief history of canadas iconic hudsons bay blanket. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Woolrich offers hudson s bay point blankets under the official license of the historic hudson s bay company.
Get the best deals on collectible blankets when you shop the largest online selection at. Unfollow hudson bay blanket to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Today pcsoutdoors offers hudson s bay point blankets under the official license of the historic hudson s bay company. May 14, 2018 since 1780, the hudsons bay blanket has been a symbol of high quality and style. Hudsons bay point blanket the canadian encyclopedia. Throughout the 18th century, wool blankets were among the most popular trade items in the canadian fur trade. See more ideas about cozy blankets, warm and cozy and blanket. I never dreamed i would read a book about a blanket, i checked it out of the library to see what it was about and had to have one for myself. A merino, cashmere, nylon blend, it is the perfect blanket yarn with its machine washable durability and cuddly soft coziness. The book is spiral bound with a plasticized wrap around binding so that it.
I have identified and dated some twodozen styles of labels used by the hudsons bay company since 1890. Hudson s bay company, home, bedding at, offering the modern energy, style and personalized service of the bay stores, in an enhanced, easytonavigate shopping experience. Our hudson s bay point blankets retain the authentic 100percent wool quality that has made these blankets legendary. First commissioned by the hudsons bay company in 1800, the multistripe point blanket has never been out of production. Throughout the 18th century, wool blankets were among the most popular trade items in the canadian fur trade, accounting for. Hudsons bay company 108 by 100inch king size 8 point blanket, multi striped. Hudsons bay company has commissioned these fine englishmade woolen blankets since 1780, many becoming heirlooms that are passed on from one. Vintage the hudsons bay company hbc wool throw blanket 86 x 58 beige. Hudsons bay company signature bold stripe navy fleece throw.
There are a number of clues to dating the manufacture of various point blankets. Extra large merino wool camp blanket the perfect outdoor gear bedroll for bushcraft, camping, trekking, hiking, survival, or throw blanket at the cabin. Aug 12, 2018 the hudsons bay company blanket may appear to be a fairly plain household item, but its perhaps the most remarkable blanket in the world. The company is named for the hudson bay and the blankets were typically. Ive been collaborating with my sweet meagan, she babysat my kids for years and was an amazing mothers helper, with a design for her almost to be born little boy. Hudson bay blanketsused to infect indians with smallpox. With its proud stripes and distinctive black markings, the hudsons bay point blanket is a canadian icon.
Throws free delivery possible on eligible purchases. The pendleton blankets, created about 100 years later in the early 1900s, take glacier national park as their inspiration and. An illustrated history of the hudsons bay point blanket 9781895892208 by tichenor, harold and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at. The collectors guide to point blankets of the hudsons bay company and other companies trading in north america.
A quantum book produced for hudsons bay company madison press books, 2002, 1st edition, first printing, toronto, ontario 2002 isbn 10. Thick alpaca wool blanket heavyweight alpaca wool blanket for camping outdoors or using indoors soft peruvian alpaca wool blankets that come in twin queen and king sizes fit any need gray, queen. For over fifteen years i have been researching the history of these blankets and recently published two books on the subject. The hbc did not commission its very own point blanket. According to the official company history, blankets had been taken to hudson bay as trade goods as far back as 1668. The hudson bay company actually preceded pendleton by more than 100 years. To help keep our communities safe, all hudsons bay stores are currently closed. And its quirky hand dyed colors give the hudson s bay blanket a fresh look, warm and bright. Why some folks feel weird about hudsons bay blankets.
Hudsons bay point blanket the iconic blanket has its. Hudsons bay blanket i love this blanket, the aesthetic is ti. Point blankets are a type of trade blanket and are most closely associated. French furtrader germain maugenest is thought to have advised the hbc to introduce point blankets. The collectors guide to point blankets canadian roadstories. Crochet vintage stripes baby blanket daisy farm crafts. We will be closed on wednesday july for canada day, but heres a little patriotic inspiration, canadian style. An illustrated history of the hudsons bay point blanket.
The native peoples valued them for several reasons they were warm, durable, lightweight and very useful as clothing. In 1779, hbc commissioned the textile mill of thomas empson of witney, oxfordshire, to produce pointed blankets. I can honestly say that i have never expected to buy a book dedicated to blankets, but the whole history of the hbc is so absolutely compelling that i was drawn towards it. Hudsons bay 4 point wool blanket england vintage 64x78 hudson stripe cabin camp. Hudsons bay company hbc the hbc was founded in 1670 as an english jointstock company engaged in the fur trade.
So now i have it in a canoe theme bedroom, along with a point blanket, canoe paintings, hudsons bay boots,the beaver magazines and other related items. After finishing his first book for the hbc the blanket. According to the official company history, the hudsons bay company hbc is the oldest company in north america, being founded in 1670. Hudson bay blankets are also known as a hudson bay point blankets and are highly collectible 100 percent pure wool blankets, originally made by the the hudson bay company in north america in the 18th and 19th centuries.
The most iconic design is that which is white with green, red, yellow and indigo stripes. Find great deals on ebay for hudson bay wool blanket when you shop the largest online selection at. So, for a great barter idea this holiday season, give a handknit hudson s bay crib blanket. With its proud stripes and distinctive black markings, the hudson s bay point blanket is a canadian icon. We dive into the history of the hudsons bay company and unpack the very complicated story of the iconic striped blanket. For many, the hudsons bay company blanket with its familiar red, green, yellow and indigo stripes is as iconic as the maple leaf. The history of the hudsons bay point blanket the cavender.
New listing vtg hudson bay company 3 12 point wool blanket 82x 60 green red yellow. Unfollow hudson bay blankets to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Find great deals on ebay for hbc blanket and hudson bay blanket. The hudsons bay company blanket may appear to be a fairly plain household item, but its perhaps the most remarkable blanket in the world. Hudson bay style blanket in anzulas for better or worsted handdyed blanket yarn in au natural, teal, ducky, candied apple, and juniper. Cinetel, bowen island 2003, 128 pp, colour illustrations, spiral bound for field use. The hudson s bay point blanket first commissioned in 1800, the multistripe point blanket has never been out of production and is our most recognizable colourway. If you are interested in anything to with the fur trade then i heartily recommend it. Why would anyone frown at a warm and fuzzy blanket. In 1670, king charles ii of england granted a charter to form the hudsons bay company, which in short order controlled vast tracts of wilderness and the fur trade in north america. Mar 19, 2018 it was time to look further into the iconic status of the hudsons bay point blanket. A blanket so importantit even has a book written about it.
If the blanket has a label the task is fairly easy. Typically, the wool blankets were traded with native americans for pelts. Beaver pelts were exchanged for blankets through the hudson s bay company and its outposts throughout northern canada. The origin of the hudson bay company point blanket point blankets are wool blankets marked on one edge with black or indigo stripes. Vintage hudsons bay co two point wool camp blanket twin maize yellow gold. These stripped blankets were created by the hudsons bay company in the northern part of north america in 1780. Jan 11, 20 very few blankets hold the iconic status that hudsons bay point blankets do. Our history includes many special edition blankets commemorating key moments in canadian history, as well as collections which reflect the decor and fashion preferences of their time. Twenty years ago i purchased a wonderful, handknit mohair blanket while visiting helsinki. Absolutely fascinating history of the hudsons bay companys point blanket. Why some folks feel weird about hudsons bay blankets cbc radio. I have identified and dated some twodozen styles of labels used by the hudson s bay company since 1890. The collectors guide to point blankets of the hudsons bay company and other companies.
Our hudson s bay point blankets retain the authentic 100% wool quality that has made these blankets legendary. Hudson s bay company signature bold stripe navy fleece throw. Hudson bay blankets by woolrich from dann, complete collection. The companys point blanket has been an iconic product for hudsons bay. Get the best deals on hudson bay wool collectible blankets when you shop the largest online selection at. This guide is the only one of its kind and is a must for all trade blanket collectors and second hand and antique dealers who occasionally handle these relics of the fur trade. By 1700, blankets comprised more than 60 per cent of goods exchanged in the fur trade. The blanket an illustrated history of the hudsons bay point blanket hudsons bay company tichenor, harold hudsons bay company published by toronto, on. Woolrich offers hudsons bay point blankets under the official license of the historic hudsons bay company. Charles lindbergh wore point blanket coats on their flight to europe by way of greenland and iceland. Hbc heritage is an internal department of hudsons bay company. Sep 19, 2011 the multistripe hudsons bay point blanket also referred to as the glacier national park blanket and the chief blanket follows a very simple aesthetic pattern.
Hudson s bay company 108 by 100inch king size 8 point blanket, multi striped. Get free shipping and the best prices on home goods. Hudson bay 4 point blanket, scarlet with black stripes. The retailer is issuing a series of limitededition blankets from its point blanket collection. The blankets were typically traded to first nations and native americans in. Aug 03, 2017 it may look like a common household item now but the hudsons bay point blanket is one of the most significant blankets in the world. Buy hudsons bay polar fleece throw one size multi stripe. New listing hudsons bay 4 point wool blanket england vintage 68x86 hudson stripe 19341940. Dec 18, 2018 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 company hbc in 1779. The origins of the iconic blanket began with fur trading in the new world. A brief history of canadas iconic hudsons bay blanket mental floss. Hbc stripes iconic multi stripe point blanket, offering the modern energy, style and personalized service of the bay stores, in an enhanced, easytonavigate shopping experience. First commissioned by hudsons bay company hbc in 1800, the multistripe design lives on as a testament to our shared canadian heritage.
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