Hudsons 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. 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. 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. Hudson bay blankets dont just last a lifetime hanks. It doesnt matter your style, travelocity can help you find the premier sights and the most mindblowing activities. It was incorporated in england on may 2, 1670, to seek a northwest passage to the pacific, to occupy the lands adjacent to hudson bay, and to carry on commerce with those lands. Outside my apartment window, the icicles looked like little daggers hanging from the roof, as if. By the end of the 1800s these posts were converting to retail shops.
For the fur trappers during the height of trapping, the hbc provided knives, often sold by the dozen, for practical use on the trail. The company sold most of its european operations by august 2019 and its remaining stores, in the netherlands, were. 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. The hudsons bay company originated in 1670 as fur trading posts, where furs were traded for manufactured goods. New listing vintage hudson bay wool blanket 4 point cranberry red 72 x 88 england. Germain maugenest first suggested to the companys london committee that pointed blankets become a regular trade item.
If you have any interest in point blankets or history of the hudson s bay company during the fur trade this will be a great book to put in your collection. Hudsons bay company 90 by 100inch queen size 6 point blanket, naturalmulti stripe. A brief history of canadas iconic hudsons bay blanket mental floss. A blanket so importantit even has a book written about it. Photo via very few blankets hold the iconic status that hudsons bay point blankets do. Hudson bay blankets by woolrich from dann, complete collection. 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. I have identified and dated some twodozen styles of labels used by the hudsons bay company since 1890. Quantum book produced for hudsons bay company, toronto, 2002. The label is white with orange lettering and reads hudson bay point bl. Quantum book produced for hudson s bay company, toronto, 2002.
Jul 14, 20 mountain man hudson bay wool blanket gun cover ebay stay safe and healthy. 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 company, corporation that occupies a prominent place in both the economic and the political history of canada. I have also done a considerable amount of research on the dates of labels used on blankets made by many. Determining age and value of hudson bay blanket the ebay. These stripped blankets were created by the hudsons bay company in the northern part of north america in 1780. For over two centuries the hudsons bay company point blanket has been a familiar item in canada and around the world. A fur trading business for much of its existence, hbc now owns and operates retail stores in canada and the united states. For many, the hudsons bay company blanket with its familiar red, green, yellow and indigo stripes is as iconic as the maple leaf. A brief history of canadas iconic hudsons bay blanket. 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. 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. The blankets were typically traded to first nations and native americans in. Wool capote coat made from a hudson bay blanket and tied with a braided sash.
By the 19th century there was a string of hudsons bay company posts throughout canada. 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. It is a 2 point cream color with the black, yellow, red and green stripes on both ends. Beaver pelts were exchanged for blankets through the hudsons bay company and its outposts throughout northern canada. 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. An illustrated history of the hudsons bay point blanket. It doesnt get any more canadian the this materials. Get the best deals on hudson bay blanket when you shop the largest online selection at.
Thats why we were so 1,000,326 torontonians cant be wrong. Jul 15, 2010 the hudsons bay company originated in 1670 as fur trading posts, where furs were traded for manufactured goods. In order to use all of the site functionality on the the bay website, you must have javascript enabled on your browser. Hudsons bay point blanket the iconic blanket has its.
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. Among our beloved symbols of canadiana, like tim hortons, hockey and beavertails, the hudsons bay point blanket ranks highly. With its proud stripes and distinctive black markings, the hudsons bay point blanket is a canadian icon. Buy products related to hudson bay blanket products and see what customers say about hudson bay blanket products on free delivery possible on eligible purchases. 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. There are a number of clues to dating the manufacture of various point blankets. And it was the striped hudsons bay company point blanket that helped. Hudson bay blankets are probably one of the most copied blanket there is. Aug 12, 2018 and it was the striped hudsons bay company point blanket that helped pioneer the way. Providing everything from camp cooking tools, to cutlery, to the famous, albeit expensive, hudson bay blanket, the hbc of the frontier days is a far cry from the retail company it is today. Hudsons bay point blanket the canadian encyclopedia.
Organize a rental vehicle via travelocity and get ready to crank up your favorite playlist in hudson bay. From the research i have done, i believe it dates between 1950s to 1970s. With its proud stripes and distinctive black markings, the hudson s bay point blanket is a canadian icon. Another great characteristic of wool was that it was easier to sew than the animal skins widely used by them. And it was the striped hudsons bay company point blanket that helped pioneer the way. One thing is for sure thoughthere is no substitute for the genuine article in this case. One of the trading commodities most highly prized by the indians in exchange for their beaver pelts, was the original hudsons bay point blanket. Hudson bay 6 point blanket, natural with multi stripes by woolrich home. Originally, the hudson s bay blanket s lightweight warmth and insulation made it common barter for native american goods, like beaver. The blanket an illustrated history of hudsons bay point by. The blankets continue to be sold by canadas hudsons bay. The collectors guide to point blankets of the hudson s bay company and other companies trading in north america cinetel, bowen island 2003, 128 pp, colour illustrations, spiral bound for field use. Why some folks feel weird about hudsons bay blankets cbc radio. Nov, 2019 explore cahulawassees board hudsons bay blankets, capotes, voyageurs, and metis.
Cinetel, bowen island 2003, 128 pp, colour illustrations, spiral bound for field use. This blanketthrow is knit in the tradition of the hudson bay stripe pattern. According to the official company history, the hudsons bay company hbc is the oldest company in north america, being founded in 1670. The blankets were typically traded to first nations and native americans in exchange for beaver pelts. Shop hudson s bay for handbags, womens and mens clothing and shoes, and housewares. It is steeped in both history and prestige points such as these denoted the value of the blanket.
According to the official company history, blankets had been taken to hudson bay as trade goods as far back. Hudson park collection 680tc supima sateen sheets 100% exclusive. Jan 11, 20 genuine hudsons bay blankets continue to be sold by canadas hudsons bay company, and are available to buy from woolrich. 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 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.
After finishing his first book for the hbc the blanket. 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. The collectors guide to point blankets canadian roadstories. 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. Beaver pelts were exchanged for blankets through the hudson s bay company and its outposts throughout northern canada. In 1779, hbc commissioned the textile mill of thomas empson of witney, oxfordshire, to produce pointed blankets. Wool blanket capote makes a great hunting coat that makes no sound in brush and keeps you warm in snow. 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 great prices. 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. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. The blanket an illustrated history of hudsons bay point. 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. If the blanket has a label the task is fairly easy. Hudson bay 4 point blanket, natural with multi stripes.
Why some folks feel weird about hudsons bay blankets. Aug 03, 2017 the hudsons bay point blanket was very much appreciated by the native peoples because it was made of wool, which is a great material as it holds heat even when wet. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Point blankets are a type of trade blanket and are most closely associated. The book presented itself to me as one of the capital discoveries of my life, he wrote. I have identified and dated some twodozen styles of labels used by the hudson s bay company since 1890. See more ideas about native art, art and indigenous art. Hbc heritage our history the hbc point blanket history. 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. Unfollow hudson bay blankets to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Hbc heritage is an internal department of hudsons bay company. Hi i am trying to determine the age and value of this blanket. Shop hudsons bay for handbags, womens and mens clothing and shoes, and housewares. First commissioned by hudsons bay company hbc in 1800, the multistripe design lives on as a testament to our shared canadian heritage.
The collectors guide to point blankets of the hudsons bay company and other companies trading in north america. It is enjoyed as much today as when it was first introduced into the fur trade in 1780. Harold lee tichenor, point blanket collector and consultant to hudsons bay company, has written two books on point blankets and their collectibility. Yes, the title is a bit of a mouthful, but it has become a standard reference for antique. 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. We dive into the history of the hudsons bay company and unpack the very complicated story of the iconic striped blanket. Gold trails and ghost towns hudsons bay company duration. Bean classic since 1925, this heritage striped wool blanket is practically windproof and water repellent to keep you warm and dry. 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. 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. We love the hudson s bay blanket for its classic simplicity and beauty.
See more ideas about hudson bay blanket, hudson bay and fur trade. When i awoke this morning, i knew that i wouldnt be out of bed for long. The company is named for the hudson bay and the blankets were typically traded to first nations in exchange for beaver pelts. With its proud stripes and distinctive black markings. The history of the hudsons bay point blanket the cavender. Beautyrest black luxury heated electric blanket the bay. Hudson s bay company 90 by 100inch queen size 6 point blanket, naturalmulti stripe. Beautyrest black luxury heated electric blanket thebay. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. May 06, 2010 among our beloved symbols of canadiana, like tim hortons, hockey and beavertails, the hudsons bay point blanket ranks highly. Its familiar multi stripe design is instantly recognizable. 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 company had controlled fur trade in a large part of north america.
The classic design, originally commissioned in 1780, is a. 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. 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. It will last a lifetime, according to leon leonwood bean himself, who always kept one on hand even in his car. Typically, the wool blankets were traded with native americans for pelts.