Details weve extended our return policyyou now have an extra 30 days after our stores open. 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. Determining age and value of hudson bay blanket the ebay. Hbc heritage is an internal department of hudsons bay company. A book by professor and historian carolyn podruchny. Store the blanket in a fabric cover that breathes, such as a sheet or cotton muslin, and store it in a cedar chest or closet to protect from moth damage, the greatest threat to a hudson bay blanket.
Hudsons bay blanket company has been manufacturing wool blankets since 1670. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. With its proud stripes and distinctive black markings. 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. Jan 19, 2012 hudsons bay point blankets are beautiful and iconic examples of simple design. Bean classic since 1925, this heritage striped wool blanket is practically windproof and water repellent to keep you warm and dry. Hudson bay 100% wool blanket vintage england 3 12 point stripe 83x61 free ship. The collectors guide to point blankets canadian roadstories. 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. Here is my version of a worsted weight, stocking and seed stitch, babysized bay blanket.
The offwhite wool patterned with slender stripes of. Hudsons bay hbc caribou throw multi one size multistripe. 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. There are a number of clues to dating the manufacture of various point blankets. I am so glad i bought a copy its a beautifully written book with fantastic photos and historical tidbits. May 25, 2015 one evening i had a brainstorm of wanting to make a quilt inspired by the famous hudsons bay point blanketand i knew i had to make it happen. Fold the blanket loosely or hang it from a sturdy hanger under cover. Curriculum services canada learn more about the hbc point blanket from this educational youtube video.
The company sold most of its european operations by august 2019 and its remaining stores, in the netherlands, were. Textile museum of canada this short video provides more information about the hudsons bay point blanket. It was time to look further into the iconic status of the hudsons bay point blanket. In april 2017, hbc updated the label, rotating it from portrait to landscape, making it easy to display english and french on either side of the crest, which has been enhanced with red on the flag. Rare hudsons bay company blue tartan mohair wool blanket. Its familiar multi stripe design is instantly recognizable. 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. Harold tichenor welcome to the site exclusively dedicated to point blankets. An illustrated history of the hudsons bay point blanket.
This blanketthrow is knit in the tradition of the hudson bay stripe pattern. A blanket so importantit even has a book written about it. Made in england for over 200 years the genuine hudson bay blanket can be copied but never duplicated. With its proud stripes and distinctive black markings, the hudson s bay point blanket is a canadian icon. In that time they have mass produced and sold their products all. The history of the hudsons bay point blanket the cavender. Find hudson bay blanket in canada visit kijiji classifieds to buy, sell, or trade almost anything. Dec 18, 2018 the point blanket site researcher and consultant harold tichenor provides valuable information about the history of the point blanket. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Welcome to the site exclusively dedicated to point blankets. Harold lee tichenor, point blanket collector and consultant to hudsons bay company, has written two books on point blankets and their collectibility. Hudson bay blankets are available in 4 point full size, 6 point queen size and 8 point king size. I have identified and dated some twodozen styles of labels used by the hudsons bay company since 1890. Each blanket is made with a blend of 100% pure wool that is a blend of wool from areas in england, wales, new zealand, and india.
Hudsons bay point blanket english paperback book free. 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. An illustrated history of the hudsons bay point blanket by tichenor, harold and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Find great deals on ebay for hudson bay blanket and hudson bay blanket 6 point. For over fifteen years i have been researching the history of these blankets and recently published two books on the. From the research i have done, i believe it dates between 1950 s to 1970 s. Hudsons bay point blanket the canadian encyclopedia. By the 19th century there was a string of hudsons bay company posts throughout canada. Typically, the wool blankets were traded with native americans for pelts. Get the best deals on hudson bay blanket when you shop the largest online selection at. During the next century and a half, it gradually expanded its network of trading posts west across canada. Beaver pelts were exchanged for blankets through the hudson s bay company and its outposts throughout northern canada. For many, the hudsons bay company blanket with its familiar red, green, yellow and indigo stripes is as iconic as the maple leaf. We are committed to the preservation, education, and promotion of hudsons bay company s history and the ongoing care and maintenance of the companys historical hbc corporate art, artifact, image, and reference collections.
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. Such blankets were made by the british and early north american citizens and traded at trading posts to the native americans in exchange for furs. Newsletters comments off on hudson bay blankets dont just last a lifetime. These stripped blankets were created by the hudson s bay company in the northern part of north america in 1780. 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. 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. The hudsons bay company, a furtrading enterprise headquartered in london, began operations on the shores of hudson bay in 1670. Vtg hudson bay blanket 4 point sky blue on blue 350 commemorative colors queen. After finishing his first book for the hbc the blanket.
The hudsons bay company originated in 1670 as fur trading posts, where furs were traded for manufactured goods. Search for library items search for lists search for. The blanket an illustrated history of the hudsons bay point blanket hudsons bay company tichenor, harold hudsons bay company published by toronto, on. I have identified and dated some twodozen styles of labels used by the hudson s bay company since 1890. 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. Get free shipping and the best prices on home goods. The company sold most of its european operations by august 2019 and its remaining stores, in the netherlands, were closed by the end of 2019. One thing is for sure thoughthere is no substitute for the genuine article in this case. 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. The hudsons bay point blanket is a beautiful nod to the past, reflecting the rich history of early colonial north america and the trading system by which colonists and the british acquired beaver pelts. If the blanket has a label the task is fairly easy. Among our beloved symbols of canadiana, like tim hortons, hockey and beavertails, the hudsons bay point blanket ranks highly. My understanding which is commonly wrong is that the points were the black notches on the corner of the blanket, these allowed the clerk at the trading post to know how big each folded blanket in the pile was without unfolding and measuring every one.
Hudsons bay company 108 by 100inch king size 8 point blanket, multi striped. Mar 19, 2018 it was time to look further into the iconic status of the hudsons bay point blanket. The label is white with orange lettering and reads hudson bay point bl. The company is named for the hudson bay and the blankets were typically traded to first nations in exchange for beaver pelts. The blankets were typically traded to first nations and native americans in. A fur trading business for much of its existence, hbc now owns and operates retail stores in canada and the united states. Hudson s 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. 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. Hudsons bay company has commissioned these fine englishmade woolen blankets since 1780, many becoming heirlooms that are passed on from one. It is a 2 point cream color with the black, yellow, red and green stripes on both ends. 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.
Hudson bay 4 point blanket, natural with multi stripes. First commissioned by hudsons bay company hbc in 1800, the multistripe design lives on as a testament to our shared canadian heritage. The company is named for the hudson bay and the blankets were typically traded. 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. 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. An illustrated history of the hudsons bay point blanket tichenor, harold on. The points are not the value of the blanket in beaver pelts, beaver pelts varied in value based on size, condition and the season. Unfollow hudson bay blanket to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Why some folks feel weird about hudsons bay blankets cbc radio. An illustrated history of the hudsons bay point blanket as want to read. May 06, 2010 among our beloved symbols of canadiana, like tim hortons, hockey and beavertails, the hudsons bay point blanket ranks highly. These stripped blankets were created by the hudsons bay company in the northern part of north america in 1780. Hudson bay blankets are probably one of the most copied blanket there is.
From the research i have done, i believe it dates between 1950s to 1970s. Hudson bay 6 point blanket, natural with multi stripes. Jul 24, 2011 the hudson s bay company, a furtrading enterprise headquartered in london, began operations on the shores of hudson bay in 1670. Hudsons bay point blankets are beautiful and iconic examples of simple design. Your source for authentic hudsons bay point blankets, authentic hudsons bay wool throws and authentic hudsons bay wool pillow shams cases.
Hudson bay blankets dont just last a lifetime hanks. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Hudsons bay hbc 100% wool 2 points blanket330 yrs millennial edition 61x55. 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. In 1779, hbc commissioned the textile mill of thomas empson of witney, oxfordshire, to produce pointed blankets. Hudsons bay company 90 by 100inch queen size 6 point blanket, scarletblack stripe. It doesnt get any more canadian the this materials. Hudson bay wool point blankets are available in multi stripe, scarlet, black and green. 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 dive into the history of the hudsons bay company and unpack the very complicated story of the iconic striped blanket. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Hudson bay blankets by woolrich from dann, complete collection. As a proud canadian, i have a special fondness for the iconic white blankets with stripes of green, red, yellow and indigo. If, like me, youre more of a crocheter than a knitter, i think the simple lines.
By the end of the 1800s these posts were converting to retail shops. Hudsons bay hbc 100% wool 2 points blanket 330 yrs millennial edition 61x55. 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. Jan 11, 20 photo via very few blankets hold the iconic status that hudson s bay point blankets do. We continue to ship online orders and you can also shop online, pickup curbside at our stores for free. Hudson bay wool collectible blankets for sale ebay. It will last a lifetime, according to leon leonwood bean himself, who always kept one on hand even in his car. Hudsons bay company hbc the hbc was founded in 1670 as an english jointstock company engaged in the fur trade. New and used items, cars, real estate, jobs, services, vacation rentals and more virtually anywhere in ontario. The hudsons bay company blanket may appear to be a fairly plain household item, but its perhaps the most remarkable blanket in the world. Add to cart add to cart add to cart add to cart see details add to cart customer rating. Find great deals on ebay for vintage hudson bay blankets. Hi i am trying to determine the age and value of this blanket. Home knitted not the woven original written by k j g if, like me, you decide in a fit of pious indignation not to buy into the whole commercial side of christmas and decide instead to make presents for your nearest and dearest then do not like me, start at the end of november.
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