Antique old vintage stripe hudsons bay blanket primitive wool made in england. As well it details of the original size of the blankets depending on their number of points, years of manufacture and the manufacturing source mills. For over fifteen years i have been researching the history of these blankets and recently published two books on the subject. An illustrated history of the hudsons bay point blanket. Quantum book produced for hudsons bay company, toronto, 2002. 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. Hudson s bay company 90 by 100inch queen size 6 point blanket, scarletblack stripe. See more ideas about hudson bay blanket, hudson bay and mountain man. 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.
It is steeped in both history and prestige points such as these denoted the value of the blanket. Mar 15, 2016 hudson bay point blanket quilt and free pattern stay safe and healthy. There is a guide to grading the condition of point blankets and a price guide that takes into account manufacturers, condition and point size so that the reader will know the proper value to pay for old point blankets. Originsthe point systemquality in manufacturinghudsons bay point blanket. Originally, the hudson s bay blanket s lightweight warmth and insulation made it common barter for native american goods, like beaver. We dive into the history of the hudsons bay company and unpack the very complicated story of the iconic striped blanket. When i awoke this morning, i knew that i wouldnt be out of bed for long. Hudsons bay polar fleece throw one size multi stripe by hudson s bay 4. Hudson bay wool 8point blanket ivory multistripe made in england 110 x 98. A brief history of canadas iconic hudsons bay blanket. Jan 01, 2002 absolutely fascinating history of the hudsons bay companys point blanket. Thats why we were so 1,000,326 torontonians cant be wrong. Aug 12, 2018 and it was the striped hudsons bay company point blanket that helped pioneer the way. The earliest mention of hudson s bay point blankets is contained in the minutes of a meeting of the hudson s bay company s london committee on 16th december, 1779, but there is little doubt that.
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. Ive been wanting to make one for a while, but it hasnt made its way up the project queue yet. The hudson s bay 4point wool blanket measures 72 w x 90 l and fits a standard double bed. Hbc stripes iconic multi stripe point blanket thebay hudsons bay.
Why some folks feel weird about hudsons bay blankets. 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. With its proud stripes and distinctive black markings, the hudsons bay point blanket is a canadian icon. Yes, the title is a bit of a mouthful, but it has become a standard reference for antique. 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.
According to the official company history, blankets had been taken to hudson bay as trade goods as far back. Jan 02, 2014 there are a number of sites on the web about the hudsons bay company point blankets. This fun throw is modeled after the iconic hudsons bay pointe blanket. Apr 28, 2014 the striped wool blanket is a timeless canadian icon. 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. Hbc heritage is an internal department of hudsons bay company.
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. Hudson bay point blanket quilt and free pattern point. Very few blankets hold the iconic status that hudsons bay point blankets do. Unfollow hudsons bay blanket to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. After finishing his first book for the hbc the blanket. Antique vintage faribo like hudsons bay blanket striped camp cream wool 54 x 70. Absolutely fascinating history of the hudsons bay companys point blanket. 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. Point blankets are a type of trade blanket and are most closely associated.
Jul 26, 2018 this fun throw is modeled after the iconic hudsons bay pointe blanket. Buy hbc stripes iconic multi stripe point blanket in canada at thebay. Always reminds me of visiting with my grandparents, since the hudson s bay blanket was always on the guest bed. May 06, 2010 among our beloved symbols of canadiana, like tim hortons, hockey and beavertails, the hudsons bay point blanket ranks highly. 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 company 90 by 100inch queen size 6 point blanket, scarletblack stripe. The collectors guide to point blankets of the hudsons bay company and other companies trading in north america. See more ideas about hudson bay blanket, hudson bay and blanket. Ive been wanting to make one for a while, but it hasnt made it s way up the project queue yet. Hudson bay blankets by woolrich from dann, complete collection. Genuine hudson bay blankets from hanks clothing ships same day please call. Hudsons bay point blanket english paperback book free. And it was the striped hudsons bay company point blanket that helped pioneer the way.
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. The hudsons bay 4point wool blanket measures 72 w x 90 l and fits a standard double bed. Hudsons bay company 90 by 100inch queen size 6 point blanket, naturalmulti stripe. This pattern is available as a digital download only. 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. Woolly mammoth woolen company farmhouse collection thick warm wool blanket. Harold lee tichenor, point blanket collector and consultant to hudsons bay company, has written two books on point blankets and their collectibility. Antique old vintage stripe hudson s bay blanket primitive made in usa. 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. First commissioned by hudsons bay company hbc in 1800, the multistripe design lives on as a testament to our shared canadian heritage. 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 bay blanket synonyms, hudson bay blanket pronunciation, hudson bay blanket translation, english dictionary definition of hudson bay blanket. Hudsons bay polar fleece throw one size multi stripe by hudsons bay 4. Hudsons bay blankets have been imported from england since 1779 and were once used as a form of currency between trappers and native americans. Please save this pattern to your computer or mobile device before starting your project. New listing vintage hudson bay wool blanket 4 point cranberry red 72 x 88 england. The collectors guide to point blankets canadian roadstories. Welcome to the site exclusively dedicated to point blankets. 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. I started it at the beginning of what turned out to be a very long, cold, and snowy winter in the midatlantic and finished while watching the 2014 winter olympic games that was held in sochi, russia.
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. A blanket so importantit even has a book written about it. In 1779, hbc commissioned the textile mill of thomas empson of witney, oxfordshire, to produce pointed blankets. With its proud stripes and distinctive black markings, the hudson s bay point blanket is a canadian icon.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. These stripped blankets were created by the hudsons bay company in the northern part of north america in 1780. Outside my apartment window, the icicles looked like little daggers hanging from the roof, as if. It doesnt get any more canadian the this materials. According to the official company history, blankets had been. I was totally going to suggest linenwoven stitch, which is really nice to work with, youre gonna have a fantastic blanket in. 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. 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. Why some folks feel weird about hudsons bay blankets cbc radio. The blankets were typically traded to first nations and native americans in.
Mar 15, 2016 hudson bay point blanket quilt and free pattern. 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. If you are interested in collecting, you should consult the collectors guide to point blankets of the hudsons bay company and other companies trading in north america, also by harold tichenor. The blanket was published in 2002, and is available at selected hudsons bay company stores. 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. 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. 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. Typically, the wool blankets were traded with native americans for pelts. Hudson bay blanket definition of hudson bay blanket by. Jan 19, 2012 hudsons bay point blankets are beautiful and iconic examples of simple design.
See more ideas about hudson bay blanket, hudson bay and fur trade. Shop our collection of hbc stripes hbc point blankets online and get free shipping on. A brief history of canadas iconic hudsons bay blanket mental floss. If, like me, youre more of a crocheter than a knitter, i think the simple lines would also look great in single crochet. According to the official company history, blankets had been taken to. If you are interested in anything to with the fur trade then i heartily recommend it. Nov, 2019 explore cahulawassees board hudsons bay blankets, capotes, voyageurs, and metis. Hudsons bay company has commissioned these fine englishmade woolen blankets since 1780, many becoming heirlooms that are passed on from one generation to the next. 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. Hudsons bay point blanket the canadian encyclopedia. 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 point blanket site offers a comprehensive overview and has an excellent bibliography. Bean classic since 1925, this heritage striped wool blanket is practically windproof and water repellent to keep you warm and dry. Harold tichenor welcome to the site exclusively dedicated to point blankets.
For many, the hudsons bay company blanket with its familiar red, green, yellow and indigo stripes is as iconic as the maple leaf. With its proud stripes and distinctive black markings. Cinetel, bowen island 2003, 128 pp, colour illustrations, spiral bound for field use. We love the hudson s bay blanket for its classic simplicity and beauty.
I chose 100% superwash wool for warmth and ease of cleaning. The collectors guide to point blankets of the hudsons. It will last a lifetime, according to leon leonwood bean himself, who always kept one on hand even in his car. It is enjoyed as much today as when it was first introduced into the fur trade in 1780. Point blankets are a type of trade blanket and are most closely associated with the hudsons bay company who have been marketing them into north america since 1779.
This blanketthrow is knit in the tradition of the hudson bay stripe pattern. Use as an oversized throw or additional layer on the bed red white blue. Hudson s bay blankets have been imported from england since 1779 and were once used as a form of currency between trappers and native americans. Hudsons bay point blankets are beautiful and iconic examples of simple design. 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. Always reminds me of visiting with my grandparents, since the hudsons bay blanket was always on the guest bed. The company is named for the hudson bay and the blankets were typically traded to first nations in exchange for beaver pelts. Among our beloved symbols of canadiana, like tim hortons, hockey and beavertails, the hudsons bay point blanket ranks highly. 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. Hudson bay blanket definition of hudson bay blanket by the. Photo via very few blankets hold the iconic status that hudsons bay point blankets do. For over fifteen years i have been researching the history of these blankets and recently published two books on the. 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.
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