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. Cinetel, bowen island 2003, 128 pp, colour illustrations, spiral bound for field use. The blankets were typically traded to first nations and native americans in exchange for. Hudsons bay point blanket the iconic blanket has its. Wool blanket wool blanket 100%wool blanket xxl 170220240260280 nature hudson s bay 5 point blanket style riwadesign 4. In 1779, hbc commissioned the textile mill of thomas empson of witney, oxfordshire, to produce pointed blank. Each pattern has written instructions and plenty of illustrations. Its design with the recognizable stripes can be found on many products including coats, scarves, coffee mugs and many others.
First commissioned by hudsons bay company hbc in 1800, the multistripe design lives on as a testament to our shared canadian heritage. A wausau businessman wore it at one of the towns early winter frolics, an annual winter sports festival that attracted tourists from as far as chicago. The company is named for the hudson bay and the blankets were typically. Woolrich hudson s bay 6 point queensize blanket kittery.
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. Mar 8, 2021 explore denise pauluss board hudson bay blanket decorideas. You have searched for hudson bay blanket and this page displays the closest product matches we have for hudson bay blanket to buy online. Jan 23, 2021 the point system today on a hudsons bay point blanket tends to correspond to bed sizes. If you are interested in anything to with the fur trade then i heartily recommend it.
With its proud stripes and distinctive black markings, the hudsons bay point blanket is a canadian icon. If you arent finding the perfect product in the results for your current search for hudson bay blanket, you can try searching again or using the department navigation on the top of the page. The blankets continue to be sold by canadas hudsons bay stores and have come to hold iconic status in canada. Hudson s bay company 108 by 100inch king size 8 point blanket, multi striped. Hudson bay wool collectible blankets for sale ebay. With its proud stripes and distinctive black markings, the hudson s bay point blanket is a canadian icon. An illustrated history of the hudsons bay point blanket.
New listing antique vtg hudsons bay point wool blanket white striped 3 12 stripes 84x65. Hudson bay blanket, bay point, graydon carter, fur trade, thing 1. For well over two centuries, the hudsons bay point blanket has been an iconic product in canada and around the world. Wool blanket wool blanket 100%virgin woolmerino wool blanket xxl 160x220240260 nature hudson s bay 5 point blanket style riwadesign 4. Baby blankets, blankets, classic, crochet blanket patterns, crochet patterns click here to purchase an adfree pdf of this pattern from etsy. Today woolrich offers these blankets under the official license of the historic hudson s bay company. According to the official company history, the hudsons bay company hbc is the oldest company in north america, being founded in 1670. They first appeared in 1798, but at that time there was no standard for the width or color sequence of the lines, this decision was left up to the manufacturer. However, the project threatened thousands of cree indians who live in this region. Get the best deals on hudson bay blanket when you shop the largest online selection at. Vtg chatham wool full blanket stripe nautical beach hudson bay look soft.
Mar 22, 2021 explore james burtons board hudson s bay blankets, capotes, voyageurs, and metis. How the hudsons bay point blankets became a canadian icon. Hudson s bay company 90 by 100inch queen size 6 point blanket, naturalmulti stripe. The hudsons bay point blanked has the status of an icon in the history of modern canada. Metis culture the hudsons bay point blanket kikino metis. Hudson bay blankets by woolrich from dann, complete collection. Sep 09, 2020 this wool coat was constructed from a point blanket made by the hudsons bay company, likely during the early 1920s. 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. Vintage hudson bay 4 point red blankets 1 red 1 green likely made 195060s. Get the best deal for hudson bay wool collectible blankets from the largest online selection at.
An illustrated history of the hudson s bay point blanket hardcover 18x22 cm, 80 pages, includes bibliography, photo credits, index. Geometric knit blankets book a book of fun and colorful knitted blanket patterns inspired by geometry and quilts. The iconic multistripe has become the signature of the store. Many people from hudson as well as from around the world own this beautiful and unique blanket that are historic and worthful collection. The company is named for the hudson bay and the blankets were typically traded to first nations in exchange for beaver pelts.
Wool blanket wool blanket 100%virgin woolmerino wool blanket xxl 170x220240260 nature hudson s bay 5 point blanket style riwadesign 4. Hudson s bay blanket company has been manufacturing wool blankets since 1670. See more ideas about hudson bay blanket, point blanket, hudson bay. The hudson s bay wool blanket was first commissioned in 1780, and has represented fine, top quality english made woolen products ever since. Hudsons bay company 90 by 100inch queen size 6 point blanket, naturalmulti stripe. Oct 28, 2020 now comes the fun part, painting your hudson bay colors. Hudson bay blanket inspired coasters house of hawthornes. 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. 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. Sep 17, 2020 the famous point blankets date back even further. 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. Harold tichenor welcome to the site exclusively dedicated to point blankets. Hudsons bay point blanket the canadian encyclopedia.
The blankets were typically traded to first nations and native americans in. Hbc stripes iconic multistripe point blanket hudsons bay. In that time they have mass produced and sold their products all over the worl. 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.
I purchased the twin size as a throw to put at the end of our queen bed. The the hudson bay heritage edition art print was inspired by the hudson bay voyageurs who risked their lives crossing countless kilometres of the canadian wilderness. 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. Dec, 2015 these blankets were listed as such in a 1919 pendleton pricelist. Absolutely fascinating history of the hudsons bay companys point blanket. Mar 14, 2020 point blankets were the first thing that came to mind whenever my mother took me shopping at a hudsons bay company store. The blankets were sold in a variety of sizes and colours and their now trademark multistripe design with headers of green, red, yellow and indigo came to be associated with the hudsons bay blanket. The participating designers were comrags, erdem moralioglu, harricana par mariouche, jeremy laing, klaxon howl, krane, lida baday. These blankets retain the authentic 100% wool quality that has made these blankets legendary. Hbc stripes iconic multistripe point blanket thebay hudsons bay.
For over fifteen years i have been researching the history of these blankets and recently published two books on the subject. The collectors guide to point blankets of the hudson s bay company and other companies trading in north america. Jan 01, 2002 absolutely fascinating history of the hudson s bay companys point blanket. Hudson bay blanketsused to infect indians with smallpox. Hudsons bay point blankets were traditionally made in plain red, white, green or blue background, with a single bar called heading of indigo. In 1779, hbc commissioned the textile mill of thomas empson of witney, oxfordshire, to produce pointed blankets. 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. James bay in 1971, construction began on a vast hydroelectric project to dam the rivers that flow into james bay and hudson bay, generating electricity for use in canada and the us. Jan 25, 2019 hudsons bay point blanket, red scarlet with black stripes however, the most famous hb blankets are the white ones with four colored lines on each side red, black, green and yellow. Hudsons bay multi point wool blanket canadian outdoor.
See more ideas about hudson bay blanket, hudson bay, decor. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Throughout the 18th century, wool blankets were among the most popular trade items in the canadian fur trade. Yet king and queen sized blankets werent introduced until well into the 20th century. Inspired spaces for kids handmade charlotte hudson bay point blanket quilt this weeks list of vintage ebay finds art gallery sorry, our site is temporary.
Vintage baron woolen mills hudson bay style point blanket 71x88 1950s. If you read the last sentence in the description it says there may be gold embroidered. After finishing his first book for the hbc the blanket. 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. I have also done a considerable amount of research on the dates of labels used on blankets made by many mills like earlys of witney, pendleton and jacobs of oregon, as well as for blankets marketed by retailers other than hbc, like the t. See more ideas about hudson bay blanket, capote, hudson bay. Create beautiful geometric designs using beginner and intermediate techniques. Crochet vintage stripes baby blanket daisy farm crafts. For most canadians, the hudson s bay blanket is a symbol of canadian identity. Vintage hudsons bay wool blanket 4 point gold harvest wheat 82.
Hudson s bay company 72 by 90inch full size 4 point blanket, charcoal veeyoo fleece blanket queen size fuzzy blankets and throws for all seasons, soft fluffy warm flannel plush throw blanket for couch, bed, christmas, grey honeycomb pattern. The pendleton blankets, created about 100 years later in the. The blanket an illustrated history of hudsons bay point by harold. A blanket so importantit even has a book written about it.
I have identified and dated some twodozen styles of labels used by the hudson s bay company since 1890. Native americans prized the blankets for their ability to hold warmth even when wet and because they were easier to sew than animal skins. Originally traded to first nations people, and integral to the development and formation of canada, these 100% woo. The hudsons bay blankets became so popular that eventually point blankets themselves came to be associated with the hudsons bay company. What an exciting time ive had creating this crochet hudsons bay inspired blanket for a new little one. See more ideas about hudson bay blanket, hudson bay, hudson. Throughout the 18th century, wool blankets were among the most popular trade items in the canadian fur trade, accounting for.
One of the trading commodities most highly prized by the indians in exchange for their beaver pelts, was the original hudsons bay point blanket. Jan 26, 2012 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. 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. Bestowed with a royal warrant from the queen, the hainsworth name is synonymous with quality woollen productsfrom the softest merino to the renowned hudsons bay point blankets. Mar 22, 2019 im addicted to anything and everything hbb hudson s bay blanket. See more ideas about point blanket, hudson bay blanket, capote coat. New listing matched pair of vintage hudson bay 4 point red wool blankets in original boxs. 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. Mar 19, 2018 it was time to look further into the iconic status of the hudsons bay point blanket. A queen sized blanket today is six points, and a king sized is eight points. Hudsons bay company has been manufacturing them in england since the late 1700s. Aug 31, 2020 the hudson bay blankets mark its presence since 1600s and still has a variety of cool products under its name. And before this they sometimes used paper labels attached onto a corner with jute.
Browse through our wide selection of brands, like in2green and breakwater bay. May 06, 2010 among our beloved symbols of canadiana, like tim hortons, hockey and beavertails, the hudsons bay point blanket ranks highly. Hudsons bay company point blanket by anita dream blanket, fur. Hudson bay blanket at wayfair, we want to make sure you find the best home goods when you shop online. The link to iconic multistripe point blanket has been copied. These red embroidered trademark labels were the very first to be sewn onto hudson bay point blankets starting around 1890. The blankets traditionally have green, red, yellow and blue stripes at the bottom of the blankets in that order. Vintage mid century hudson bay 4 point 100% wool blanket 85x68 approx. Rita trichur, in the montreal gazette may 25, 2004. So dont go all willynilly and throw the yellow before the green or anything. Design features authentic image of a 1715 hudsons bay trading post manifest features colour hbc point blanket colours.
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. A hudsons bay point blanketis a type of wool blanket traded by the hudsons bay company in western british north america and the united states during the 18th century and 19th century. New listing vintage hudson s bay co point blanket made in england mint condition 100% wool. The striped blanket is still produced today in england by john atkinson, a subbrand of the a. Wool blanket wool blanket 100%wool blanket xxl 170220240260280 nature hudsons bay 5 point blanket style riwadesign 4. Tis the season for warm blankets to emerge from the closets and find their permanent home on. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Iconic hudson bay four point blanket vintage wool blanket 100% wool blanket vintage hudson bay stripe blanket vintage wool blanket. Moreover, the blankets are still manufactured today in many parts of england. The earliest mention of hud sons 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.
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