Hudsons bay four 4 point pink wool blanket 86 x 66 excellent. Woolrich offers hudsons bay point blankets under the official license of the historic hudsons bay company. Hudson bay wool collectible blankets for sale ebay. Feb 17, 2014 one textile pattern ive been following recently is the iconic hudsons bay point blanket. 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. It doesnt get any more canadian the this materials. The company is named for the hudson bay and the blankets were typically traded. 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. The blanket an illustrated history of the hudsons bay point blanket hudsons bay company tichenor, harold hudsons bay company published by toronto, on. Unfollow hbc point blanket to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Lost in the woods from the series a canadian portrait by jeff molloy there is a striped blanket that is as much a national symbol as a corporate identity. It is a 2 point cream color with the black, yellow, red and green stripes on both ends. So, when i came across this tutorial for a crib blanket inspired by these iconic blankets, i had to share it.
Rare vintage 1940s50s hudson bay hbc 100% wool 4 point blanket classic striped. Hudson bay blankets dont just last a lifetime hanks. Hbc heritage is an internal department of hudsons bay company. Hbc stripes iconic multi stripe point blanket thebay. Its even whispered, up canada way, that ancient trappers. 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. Hudsons bay hbc 100% wool 2 points blanket 330 yrs millennial edition 61x55. Hudson bay blankets by woolrich from dann, complete collection. 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. Germain maugenest first suggested to the companys london committee that pointed blankets become a regular trade item. 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. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. An illustrated history of the hudson s bay point blanket, written by noted hbc point blanket collector harold tichenor.
Originally, the hudson s bay blanket s lightweight warmth and insulation made it common barter for native american goods, like beaver. New listing vintage hudson s bay 4 point white multicolor stripe 100% wool blanket 88 x 68. With its proud stripes and distinctive black markings, the hudson s bay point blanket is a canadian icon. A blanket so importantit even has a book written about it. When buying hudsons bay point blankets, this site will guide. New listing vintage the hudsons bay company hbc wool throw blanket 86 x 58 beige. Hbc heritage our history the hbc point blanket history.
Hudsons bay point blanket the canadian encyclopedia. Thats why we were so 1,000,326 torontonians cant be wrong. If the blanket does not have a label the task is considerably more difficult and involves developing the skills to determine the style of weave, the differences between hand and machine weaving and analyzing the colours. 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. The collectors guide to point blankets of the hudsons bay. Hudson bay 8 point blanket natural with multi stripes by.
Like those sold in the 18th century, todays blankets are made in england with wool blended from sources in england, wales, new zealand, and india. In my second book the collectors guide to point blankets there is an extensive section on labels and their approximate dates. A quantum book produced for hudsons bay company madison press books, 2002, 1st edition, first printing, toronto, ontario 2002 isbn 10. Authentic hbc hudsons bay wool point blanket charcoal grey.
An illustrated history of the hudsons bay blanket, by 1700, blankets represented more than. Each blanket was graded as to weight and size using a point system. Hudson bay company wool jacket striped vintage canada blanket coat winter xl. May 06, 2010 among our beloved symbols of canadiana, like tim hortons, hockey and beavertails, the hudsons bay point blanket ranks highly. Like those sold in the 18th century, todays blankets are. The blankets were typically traded to first nations and native americans in. Your passeddownthrough generations hbc point blanket could be worth thousands of dollars. These blankets can be found in many styles, but are most often simple in design with one or more bars or stripes, called headings on each end. When buying hudsons bay point blankets, this site will. Hudson bay 4 point blanket, scarlet with black stripes. May 25, 2015 the hudsons bay point blanket has a fascinating history the original blankets were used as currency in the colonial u. Vintage hudson bay company wool 4 point blanket 88 x 66 made in england hbc.
When talking about hudson bay blankets the point system is often mentioned. They have been the warmest, coziest and coolest bedding accessory in canada for over 300 years. 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. See more ideas about hudson bay blanket, hudson bay and bay point. For over two centuries the hudson s bay company point blanket has been a familiar item in canada and around the world.
Ibena cozy blanket atlanta 3218, anthracite, white, wool blanket, 150 x 200, with fantastic star pattern made of easycare cotton mix, pleasantly warm and cuddly soft 4. It was the english who finally perfected it especially the englishowned hudsons bay company hbc. The points represented the size and weight of the blanket. How the hudsons bay point blanket became a canadian emblem. Hudson s bay company point blankets track of the wolf. Welcome to the site exclusively dedicated to point blankets. Hudsons bay point blanket scarlet red 6 points 90 x 100. 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. Jan 19, 2012 hudsons bay point blankets are beautiful and iconic examples of simple design. Absolutely fascinating history of the hudsons bay companys point blanket. Bean classic since 1925, this heritage striped wool blanket is practically windproof and water repellent to keep you warm and dry. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide.
Hudson bay point blanket quilt and free pattern quilts. 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. Hudsons bay company 90 by 100inch queen size 6 point blanket, naturalmulti stripe. The blankets were soon being tailored into hooded, belted. This blanketthrow is knit in the tradition of the hudson bay stripe pattern. Points were identified by the indigo lines woven into the side of each blanket. New listing vintage hudson bay wool blanket 4 point cranberry red 72 x 88 england. 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. Nov 15, 2016 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. I still have the four beaver pelt blanket my grandfather gave to me over 60 years ago. An illustrated history of the hudsons bay point blanket. According to point blanket collector and historical expert harold lee tichenor, author of the blanket.
The blankets currently come in 4 point, 6 point, and 8 point. 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. With its proud stripes and distinctive black markings. See more ideas about hudson bay, hudson bay blanket and blanket coat. The 8 point, or king size for the plebeians, is perfect for doubling up on super duper cold nights and being toasty as a fart stuck in a fat mans pants. An illustrated history of the hudsons bay point blanket, written by noted hbc point blanket collector harold tichenor. The hudsons bay company introduced their distinctive striped point trade blanket in 1780. By madeline hague, the proud owner of two hbc point blankets fun facts. The blankets were used in the fur trade, traded in exchange for pelts. 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. New listing vintage hudsons bay 4 point white multicolor stripe 100% wool blanket 88 x 68. After finishing his first book for the hbc the blanket. 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. Throughout the 18th century, wool blankets were among the most popular trade items in the canadian fur trade, accounting for.
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. Jan 23, 2012 i know im not the only one who loves hudsons bay point blankets, which were traded in canada and the united states in the 18th and 19th centuries. Apr 28, 2012 when buying hudsons bay point blankets, this site will guide you in determining the age. Our hudsons bay point blankets retain the authentic 100percent wool quality that has made these blankets legendary. For over two centuries the hudsons bay company point blanket has been a familiar item in canada and around the world. Hbc heritage our history the hbc point blanket faqs. This page records my first attempt to handweave, full and finish a point blanket. Jul 28, 20 a bit about the hudsons bay blanket coat. Easeland soft king size blanket winter warm microplush lightweight thermal fleece blankets for. The company is named for the hudson bay and the blankets were typically traded to first nations in exchange for beaver pelts. 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. Hudsons bay point blanket video learning wizscience. Hudsons bay company 90 by 100inch queen size 6 point blanket, scarletblack stripe. 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.
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. Vtg schaefer outfitter mens xl cream wool coat hudson bay style stripes 60s 70s. Germain maugenest first suggested to the company s london committee that pointed blankets become a regular trade item. A point blanket is generally made of wool although many american ones used some cotton in their weaving and has one or more fine lines, called points woven into one edge of the blanket. Multistripe, camel, green, scarlet, detail from advertisement in the beaver, june 1950 while it is interesting to read manufacturers claims about the high quality of hudsons bay company blankets, the most convincing testimonials are those from blanket owners themselves such as the following, solicited by the company. Hudson bay 4 point blanket, natural with multi stripes. A hudsons bay point blanket is a type of wool blanket traded by the hudsons bay company in british north america and the united states during the 18th century and 19th century. It is enjoyed as much today as when it was first introduced into the fur trade in 1780. 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. Hbc point blankets were used in 1928 and 1934 for admiral richard e. A 4 point required 4 pelts where as an 8 point required 8 pelts. In the fall of 2002, at the time of the publication of the blanket an illustrated history of the hudsons bay point blanket, by harold tichenor, we asked hbc associates for their hbc blanket stories.
If you are interested in anything to with the fur trade then i heartily recommend it. The label is white with orange lettering and reads hudson bay point bl. The collectors guide to point blankets of the hudsons bay company and other companies trading in north america. May 09, 2017 hudson s bay was not the only company to use the point system in blankets over the centuries, but thanks to 21stcentury marketing extensions into many product categories, the striped blanket is. It will last a lifetime, according to leon leonwood bean himself, who always kept one on hand even in his car. Extra large hudsons bay blanket coat vintagehaberdashers blog. Hudsons bay company iconic glacier point blanket, 6 points, queen size. Unfollow hudsons bay blanket to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. In 1779, hbc commissioned the textile mill of thomas empson of witney, oxfordshire, to produce pointed blankets. Value is determined by age, size, colour, pattern rarity and condition. King bed size, we stock scarlet red, and white with multistripes. 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. For well over two centuries, the hudsons bay point blanket has been an iconic product in canada and around the world. I checked ll bean, for example, and of the 22 blanket styles it sells, only this blanket is remotely similar to hudson s bay point blanket.
Get the best deals on hudson bay blanket when you shop the largest online selection at. An hbc point blanket quilt of your own use small ones as mug rugs. Hi i am trying to determine the age and value of this blanket. Bed blankets free delivery possible on eligible purchases. The eight point blanket will make a capote coat up to mens coat size 56. Our earliest is the red label between 1915 and 1920. We love the hudson s bay blanket for its classic simplicity and beauty. Hudsons bay company queen size 6 point charcoal grey point blanket a light grey blanket was originally produced under contract for the canadian army during world war i.
For more information and resources, visit the hbc fistory foundation learning centre at. Hbcos is one of if not the oldest department store in north american dating back to the 1800s. For over fifteen years i have been researching the history of these blankets and recently published two books on the. The edging along the blanket is true old school weave. With its proud stripes and distinctive black markings, the hudsons bay point blanket is a canadian icon. This darker grey version was reintroduced in 2000 as one of two new designs launched to mark the new millennium. 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. How the hudsons bay point blanket became a canadian.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. As you can see, although it is similar, it is not the same. Ive purchased the identical blanket for my son and also for my inlaws. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Determining age and value of hudson bay blanket the ebay. Many people are led to believe that the points stood for the number of beaver pelts that were required to obtain the blanket. I have followed as closely as possible the information provided in the blanket. The famed hudsons bay company hbc point blanket is known the world over, and has changed little since it was first introduced in 1780. From the research i have done, i believe it dates between 1950 s to 1970 s. 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. See what customers said about these highly rated items. 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. The point blankets pictured above were first sold in canada in the 18th century to native americans in exchange for beaver pelts.
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