The label is white with orange lettering and reads hudson bay point bl. I can honestly say that i have never expected to buy a book dedicated to blankets. The iconic multi stripes of green, red, yellow and indigo were introduced on the hudsons bay point blanket at the end of the 18th century. Harold tichenor welcome to the site exclusively dedicated to point blankets. A brief history of canadas iconic hudsons bay blanket mental floss. Your source for authentic hudson s bay point blankets, authentic hudson s bay wool throws and authentic hudson s bay wool pillow shams cases. I have followed as closely as possible the information provided in the blanket. 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. New listing hudsons bay 4 point wool blanket england vintage 64x78 hudson stripe cabin camp. Vintage as is 4 point hudsons bay point blanket for 400 years the hudsons bay point blanket has symbolized warmth, comfort and quality the label is intact and reads in english hudsons bay point blanket hudsons bay company incorporated 1670 the seal of quality 100% wool us reg no 220747. 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 company hbc in 1779. Hudson bay point blanket definition of hudson bay point. The blanket by harold tichenor after finishing his first book for the hbc the blanket.
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. An illustrated history of the hudsons bay point blanket. Thats why we were so 975,467 torontonians cant be wrong. According to pointblanket collector and historical expert harold lee tichenor, author of the blanket.
An illustrated history of the hudsons bay blanket, by 1700, blankets represented more than. Hbc heritage our history the hbc point blanket faqs. After finishing his first book for the hbc the blanket. 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 1700s and 1800s. Jan 11, 20 genuine hudsons bay blankets continue to be sold by canadas hudsons bay company, and are available to buy from woolrich. So now i have it in a canoe theme bedroom, along with a point blanket, canoe paintings, hudsons bay boots,the beaver magazines and other related items. Absolutely fascinating history of the hudsons bay companys point blanket. Moreover, the blankets are still manufactured today in many parts of england. 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. Hudsons bay point blankets the warmest blankets ever. This specific isbn edition is currently not available. The company is named for the hudson bay and the blankets were typically traded to first nations in exchange for beaver pelts.
May 09, 2017 according to point blanket collector and historical expert harold lee tichenor, author of the blanket. 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. The collectors guide to point blankets of the hudsons bay. Hudson bay blankets dont just last a lifetime hanks.
I believe it has been in the family since it was new. 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. A queen sized blanket today is six points, and a king sized is eight points. Hudsons bay point blankets were used twice by admiral byrds expeditions to the antarctic.
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. Hudson bay wool point blankets are available in multi stripe, scarlet, black and green. The blankets continue to be sold by canadas hudsons bay stores and have come to hold iconic status in canada. These original point blankets, from the eighteenth century all the way through the midnineteenth century, are now quite valuable as representations of the early days of the hudson s bay company. Hudsons bay and other fur trade inspired point blankets. Throughout the 18th century, wool blankets were among the most popular trade items in the canadian fur trade, accounting for. 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. 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. In 1779, hbc commissioned the textile mill of thomas empson of witney, oxfordshire, to produce pointed blankets. The collectors guide to point blankets of the hudson s bay company and other companies trading in north america. Jul 17, 2017 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. Vtg hudsons bay 4 point wool blanket hudson 90x67 gold. Points were identified by the indigo lines woven into the side of each blanket. 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.
Hi i am trying to determine the age and value of this blanket. Hudson bay point blanket synonyms, hudson bay point blanket pronunciation, hudson bay point blanket translation, english dictionary definition of hudson bay point blanket. Naturally, larger blankets cost more to make and therefore sell for higher prices than smaller ones. First commissioned by hudsons bay company hbc in 1800, the multistripe design lives on as a testament to our shared canadian heritage.
With its proud stripes and distinctive black markings. 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. Its familiar multi stripe design is instantly recognizable. Unfollow hudson bay blanket 4 point to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The hudsons bay company used a unit of currency called the made beaver that equaled the value of one fully dressed beaver pelt. It is a 2 point cream color with the black, yellow, red and green stripes on both ends. For well over two centuries, the hudsons bay point blanket has been an iconic product in canada and around the world. Determining age and value of hudson bay blanket the ebay. The most iconic design is that which is white with green, red, yellow and indigo stripes. Bean classic since 1925, this heritage striped wool blanket is practically windproof and water repellent to keep you warm and dry. According to the official company history, blankets had been taken to. And it was the striped hudsons bay company point blanket that helped pioneer the way. From the research i have done, i believe it dates between 1950s to 1970s.
Fold the blanket loosely or hang it from a sturdy hanger under cover. So, in my infinite boredom, i decided that i wanted a nice wool blanket. Introduced to the north american wilderness in 1779. Iconic patterns in mens style tend to concentrate regionally. 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. Hudson bay blankets are available in 4 point full size, 6 point queen size and 8 point king size. I never dreamed i would read a book about a blanket, i checked it out of the library to see what it was about and had to have one for myself. The collectors guide to point blankets canadian roadstories. Nov 15, 2016 native americans arent generally associated with sheep, especially not sheep dotted about the limestone villages of the english cotswolds. Apr 11, 2020 the point system today on a hudsons bay point blanket tends to correspond to bed sizes.
This lavishly illustrated book tells the remarkable story of the blanket that has covered centuries. The collectors guide to point blankets of the hudson s bay company and other companies trading in north america harold tichenor on. Among our beloved symbols of canadiana, like tim hortons, hockey and beavertails, the hudsons bay point blanket ranks highly. The history of the hudsons bay point blanket the cavender. It will last a lifetime, according to leon leonwood bean himself, who always kept one on hand even in his car. As you can see, although it is similar, it is not the same. In the united states they can be found at luxury department store and hudsons bay sister chain l. Mar 19, 2018 it was time to look further into the iconic status of the hudsons bay point blanket. Each blanket was graded as to weight and size using a point system. Woven in england of the finest long staple australian wools, these blankets are of the same quality as those traded here over 200 years ago.
Welcome to the site exclusively dedicated to point blankets. In the united states, we have pendletons chief joseph print, liberty of london has their legendary floral. Hudson bay point blanket add the little black stripes in to the blanket hudsons bay four point blanket. I was at the bay this christmas, and saw them selling fleece and cotton blankets in the hudson s bay point colours, along with the traditional wool. Do the points have anything to do with the blankets value or price. Hudsons bay point blanket the canadian encyclopedia.
An illustrated history of the hudson s bay blanket, by 1700, blankets represented more than. 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. 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. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Made in england for over 200 years the genuine hudson bay blanket can be copied but never duplicated. Hbc heritage is an internal department of hudsons bay company. An illustrated history of the hudson s bay point blanket, written by noted hbc point blanket collector harold tichenor.
Yet king and queen sized blankets werent introduced until well into the 20th century. Hudson bay blankets are probably one of the most copied blanket there is. The collectors guide to point blankets of the hudsons. One thing is for sure thoughthere is no substitute for the genuine article in this case. With its proud stripes and distinctive black markings, the hudsons bay point blanket is a canadian icon.
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