New listing vintage hudson bay wool blanket 4 point cranberry red 72 x 88 england. It doesnt get any more canadian the this materials. Mar 19, 2018 first commissioned by hudsons bay company hbc in 1800, the multistripe design lives on as a testament to our shared canadian heritage. 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. Hudsons bay polar fleece throw one size multi stripe by hudsons bay 4. Hudsons bay polar fleece throw one size multi stripe by hudson s bay 4. With its proud stripes and distinctive black markings, the hudsons bay point blanket is a canadian icon. The history of the hudsons bay point blanket the cavender. Hbc heritage is an internal department of hudsons bay company. From the research i have done, i believe it dates between 1950s to 1970s. Our fleece throw designs are professionally printed with premium inks, so your unique design will look great. Technologies like nylon and rayon have yet to match the warmth and pragmatism of natural wool, tightly woven into a barrier against the cold that is known simply as the hudsons bay blanket or, more specifically, the hudsons bay point blanket.
Hudson bay blankets were typically traded to native americans in exchange for beaver pelts. Unfollow hudsons bay blanket to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Vintage hudson bay indian blanket capote coat w fur trimmed hood point blanket coat unisex men women trade blanket coat size x large one of the major cree leaders of the second half of the nineteenth century, piapot was born around 1816 and was originally called flash in the sky kisikawasan. Beaver pelts were exchanged for blankets through the hudsons bay company and its outposts throughout northern canada.
The hudson s bay company blanket may appear to be a fairly plain household item, but its perhaps the most remarkable blanket in the world. The blankets were typically traded to first nations and native americans in. 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. 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. 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. The points, or small black bars on the side of the blanket, were utilized during the fur trade as an indication of size a measure that continues to this day. Hi i am trying to determine the age and value of this blanket.
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. There are a number of clues to dating the manufacture of various point blankets. 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. An illustrated history of the hudsons bay point blanket.
For many, the hudsons bay company blanket with its familiar red, green, yellow and indigo stripes is as iconic as the maple leaf. A blanket so importantit even has a book written about it. A brief history of canadas iconic hudsons bay blanket. Another great characteristic of wool was that it was easier to sew than the animal skins widely used by them. Hudson bay blanket definition of hudson bay blanket by the. Aug 12, 2018 and it was the striped hudsons bay company point blanket that helped pioneer the way. 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. Germain maugenest first suggested to the companys london committee that pointed blankets become a regular trade item. It is a 2 point cream color with the black, yellow, red and green stripes on both ends. Beautyrest luxury quilted faux mink 12lb weighted blanket, offering the modern energy, style and personalized service of the bay stores, in an enhanced, easytonavigate shopping experience. It will last a lifetime, according to leon leonwood bean himself, who always kept one on hand even in his car. If the blanket has a label the task is fairly easy. In order to use all of the site functionality on the the bay website, you must have javascript enabled on your browser. Beautyrest black luxury heated electric blanket thebay.
The offwhite wool patterned with slender stripes of. 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. Originally, the hudson s bay blanket s lightweight warmth and insulation made it common barter for native american goods, like beaver. The collectors guide to point blankets of the hudsons bay company and other companies trading in north america cinetel, bowen island 2003, 128 pp, colour illustrations, spiral bound for field use. 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. The classic design, originally commissioned in 1780, is a. Beautyrest black luxury heated electric blanket the bay. Throughout the 18th century, wool blankets were among the most popular trade items in the canadian fur trade, accounting for more than 60% of all goods exchanged by 1700. 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. Hudson bay 4 point blanket, natural with multi stripes.
May 06, 2010 among our beloved symbols of canadiana, like tim hortons, hockey and beavertails, the hudsons bay point blanket ranks highly. And it was the striped hudsons bay company point blanket that helped pioneer the way. We love the hudson s bay blanket for its classic simplicity and beauty. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Hudson s bay company has commissioned these fine englishmade woolen blankets since 1780, many becoming heirlooms that are passed on from one generation to the next. It is enjoyed as much today as when it was first introduced into the fur trade in 1780. 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. Hbc stripes 350th anniversary camel point blanket thebay. 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. 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. Quantum book produced for hudsons bay company, toronto, 2002. First commissioned by hudsons bay company hbc in 1800, the multistripe design lives on as a testament to our shared canadian heritage.
The 18th century plains indians valued the preshrunk and felted cotswold wool blankets for their ability to retain heat and repel water, and used them for bedding and clothing. Another great characteristic of wool was that it was easier to. New listing vintage the hudsons bay company hbc wool throw blanket 86 x 58 beige. 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. Hudsons bay point blanket the canadian encyclopedia. Apr 28, 2014 the striped wool blanket is a timeless canadian icon. I have identified and dated some twodozen styles of labels used by the hudsons bay company since 1890. Originsthe point systemquality in manufacturinghudsons bay point blanket. 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. Hudson bay blanket synonyms, hudson bay blanket pronunciation, hudson bay blanket translation, english dictionary definition of hudson bay blanket. See more ideas about hudson bay, hudson bay blanket and blanket coat. Hudsons bay point blanket the iconic blanket has its. 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.
Hbc heritage our history the hbc point blanket history. Bean classic since 1925, this heritage striped wool blanket is practically windproof and water repellent to keep you warm and dry. Hudsons bay wool point blankets in the late 1700s, wool blankets were so important to comfort and survival that they were used as a form of currency in trading between trappers and native americans. Jan 01, 2002 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. One of the trading commodities most highly prized by the indians in exchange for their beaver pelts, was the original hudsons bay point blanket. Hudson s bay company 90 by 100inch queen size 6 point blanket, naturalmulti stripe. The blanket an illustrated history of hudsons bay point by. 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. The blanket an illustrated history of the hudsons bay point blanket hudsons bay company tichenor, harold hudsons bay company published by toronto, on. The collectors guide to point blankets canadian roadstories.
The collectors guide to point blankets of the hudson s bay company and other companies trading in north america by harold tichenor and matt tichenor jan 1, 2002 5. Jan 11, 20 genuine hudsons bay blankets continue to be sold by canadas hudsons bay company, and are available to buy from woolrich. Quantum book produced for hudson s bay company, toronto, 2002. There is also a version made by the pendleton company, refered to as national parks blankets, but these blankets are not true hudsons bay and most importantly are lacking the points on the sides. The points are woven into the blanket to denote its size and weight so that it need not be unfolded and measured. Hudsons bay company 90 by 100inch queen size 6 point blanket, naturalmulti stripe. After finishing his first book for the hbc the blanket.
Thats why we were so 1,000,326 torontonians cant be wrong. The company is named for the hudson bay and the blankets were typically traded to first nations in exchange for beaver pelts. 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. Yet the hudsons bay point blanket owes its existence to both, with the hudsons bay fur trading post in canada acting as a halfway point between the two cultures.
Harold lee tichenor, point blanket collector and consultant to hudsons bay company, has written two books on point blankets and their collectibility. 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. Hudson bay blankets by woolrich from dann, complete collection. 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. A quantum book produced for hudsons bay company madison press books, 2002, 1st edition, first printing, toronto, ontario 2002 isbn 10.
Among our beloved symbols of canadiana, like tim hortons, hockey and beavertails, the hudsons bay point blanket ranks highly. 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 great prices. Luxury quilted faux mink 12lb weighted blanket hudsons bay. New listing vintage the hudson s bay company hbc wool throw blanket 86 x 58 beige. Point blankets are a type of trade blanket and are most closely associated. Why some folks feel weird about hudsons bay blankets cbc radio. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can. The label is white with orange lettering and reads hudson bay point bl.
If you have any interest in point blankets or history of the hudson s bay company during the fur trade this will be a great book to put in your collection. See more ideas about hudson bay blanket, hudson bay and blanket. If you have any interest in point blankets or history of the hudsons bay company during the fur trade this will be a great book to put in your collection. With its proud stripes and distinctive black markings. A quantum book produced for hudson s bay company madison press books, 2002, 1st edition, first printing, toronto, ontario 2002 isbn 10. Determining age and value of hudson bay blanket the ebay. For over two centuries the hudsons bay company point blanket has been a familiar item in canada and around the world. With its proud stripes and distinctive black markings, the hudson s bay point blanket is a canadian icon. This blanketthrow is knit in the tradition of the hudson bay stripe pattern. Genuine hudsons bay blankets continue to be sold by canadas hudsons bay company, and are available to buy from woolrich. According to the official company history, blankets had been taken to hudson bay as trade goods as far back. In 1779, hbc commissioned the textile mill of thomas empson of witney, oxfordshire, to produce pointed blankets. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. I have identified and dated some twodozen styles of labels used by the hudson s bay company since 1890.