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