The blanket an illustrated history of the hudsons bay point blanket hudsons bay company tichenor, harold hudsons bay company published by toronto, on. Very few blankets hold the iconic status that hudson s bay point blankets do. With its proud stripes and distinctive black markings, the hudsons bay point blanket is a canadian icon. Among our beloved symbols of canadiana, like tim hortons, hockey and beavertails, the hudsons bay point blanket ranks highly. I found one in my dads remote hunting cabin in nhs white mountains. Your designlogo will be knit directly into the fabric. A blanket so importantit even has a book written about it. This pink stripe 100 percent wool blanket is not as cozy as a high end 100 percent cotton product. Not nearly as large or thick as the hbc due to pendleton not making a king size blanket, its hard to compare that.
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. 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. Hudsons bay company, london white blankets like this hudsons bay company hbc blanket were among the first to be traded among fur trappers and native americans in north america. The company cofounded hudsons bay oil and gas company hbog in 1926 with marland oil company which merged with conoco in 1929. Known and loved for its four lines of distinctive colors blue, yellow, red and green, hudson bay is classic, retro and practical. They have been around since the late 1700s and can still be purchased at selected hudsons bay company stores. Thats why we were so 1,000,326 torontonians cant be wrong. Hbog expanded during the 1940s and 1950s, and in 1960 began shipping canadian crude through a new link to the glacier pipeline and on to the refinery in billings, montana. The hudsons bay company is a canadian retail business group.
A quantum book produced for hudsons bay company madison press books, 2002, 1st edition, first printing, toronto, ontario 2002 isbn 10. But i have to say, in my humble opinion, one of your best additions ever was the hudson bay wool blanket blanket traded by the hudson bay company between canada and north america in 1819th century. It is difficult to compare this product, because there is so much history connected with an hudson bay blanket. For over two centuries the hudsons bay company point blanket has been a familiar item in canada and around the world. Yesterday, after i dropped my last little man off at his first day of preschool. Please save this pattern to your computer or mobile device before starting your project. An illustrated history of the hudsons bay point blanket.
Quantum book produced for hudsons bay company, toronto, 2002. Why some folks feel weird about hudsons bay blankets cbc radio. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. 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. Feb 24, 2014 the hudsons bay company is as canadian as canadian gets. Vintage the hudsons bay company hbc wool throw blanket 86 x 58 beige. Hudson bay blankets by woolrich from dann, complete collection. Absolutely fascinating history of the hudsons bay companys point blanket. These stripped blankets were created by the hudsons bay company in the northern part of north america in 1780. First commissioned by the hudsons bay company in 1800, the multistripe point blanket has never been out of production. In 1779, hbc commissioned the textile mill of thomas empson of witney, oxfordshire, to produce pointed blankets.
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. Here is my version of a worsted weight, stocking and seed stitch, babysized bay blanket. It has influenced design and warmed cold toes around the world. I can honestly say that i have never expected to buy a book dedicated to blankets. 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. Hudsons bay unveils official parade uniforms for canadian olympic. But theres just something about it a little je ne sais quoi factor that makes you crave one. No other product symbolizes hudsons bay company for canadians and people around the world like the hbc point blanket. Hudsons bay company collection partners with herschel supply for limited spring 2016 collection. We are in love with the hudsons bay company queen wool blanket.
In its trade with native peoples, hudsons bay company exchanged wool blankets, called hudsons bay point blankets, for the beaver. If you are interested in anything to with the fur trade then i heartily recommend it. But the pink stripe limited edition is beautiful, and the quality is difficult to compare. Determining age and value of hudson bay blanket the ebay. Hudson s bay company has commissioned these fine englishmade woolen blankets since 1780, many becoming heirlooms that are passed on from one generation to the next. The collectors guide to point blankets of the hudson s bay company and other companies trading in north america spiralbound january 1, 2002 by harold tichenor author, matt tichenor photographer 5. It will last a lifetime, according to leon leonwood bean himself, who always kept one on hand even in his car. Hudson s bay company 90 by 100inch queen size 6 point blanket, naturalmulti stripe. May 14, 2018 since 1780, the hudsons bay blanket has been a symbol of high quality and style.
The label is white with orange lettering and reads hudson bay point blanket, hudson bay company incorporated 1670. The collectors guide to point blankets of the hudsons bay company and other companies trading in north america. Hudson bay blankets 6 point queen size wool blanket. Hudsons bay company via just a reminder that its literally a blanket. It is enjoyed as much today as when it was first introduced into the fur trade in 1780. 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. Typically, the wool blankets were traded with native americans for pelts. Genuine hudsons bay blankets continue to be sold by canadas hudsons bay company, and are available to buy from woolrich. Hudson bay blanket jason diamond looks at how the hudson bays gone from a treasured heirloom blanket to a vintage fashion piece hudson bay company.
Bean classic since 1925, this heritage striped wool blanket is practically windproof and water repellent to keep you warm and dry. Hbc heritage is an internal department of hudsons bay company. 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. 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. Cinetel, bowen island 2003, 128 pp, colour illustrations, spiral bound for field use. The blankets continue to be sold by canadas hudsons bay. These stripped blankets werecreated by the hudson s bay company in the northern part of north americain 1780.
This blanketthrow is knit in the tradition of the hudson bay stripe pattern. Queen wool blanket from hudsons bay company pursuitist. Vintage hudsons bay 100% wool 4 point striped blanket 84 x 70. 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. Vintage hb blankets and coats are a treasure hunters dream. In those early days, the hudson bay point blanket first introduced in 1780 was. From the research i have done, i believe it dates between 1950s to 1970s. We dive into the history of the hudsons bay company and unpack the very complicated story of the iconic striped blanket. Germain maugenest first suggested to the companys london committee that pointed blankets become a regular trade item. Photo via very few blankets hold the iconic status that hudsons bay point blankets do.
Hbc heritage our history the hbc point blanket history. In order to help focus your research please select one of the following navigational links. 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. Hudsons bay company 90 by 100inch queen size 6 point blanket, naturalmulti stripe get it as soon as thu, may 14 free shipping by amazon only 2 left in stock order soon. 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.
The blankets were typically traded to first nations and native americans in. 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. See more ideas about hudson bay, hudson bay blanket and blanket. The company is named for the hudson bay and the blankets were typically traded to first nations in exchange for beaver pelts. How the hudsons bay point blanket became a canadian. History follow this link to historical information about the.
For over fifteen years i have been researching the history of these blankets and recently published two books on the subject. Hbc stripes iconic multi stripe point blanket thebay. 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. A year later, alexander murray, another hudsons bay man, started a new post about three miles upstream from the mouth of the porcupine, well beyond the arctic circle. If, like me, youre more of a crocheter than a knitter, i think the simple lines would also look great in single crochet. As a proud canadian, i have a special fondness for the iconic white blankets with stripes of green, red, yellow and indigo. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. For well over two centuries, the hudson s bay point blanket has been an iconic product in canada and around the world. One of the trading commodities most highly prized by the indians in exchange for their beaver pelts, was the original hudsons bay point blanket. For anyone who wants a hudsons bay blanket but cant. For 340 years, this company has been warming up adventurers, first those under the english crown and then north americans. They were especially popular with hunters in the northernmost regions of the continent because they provided both warmth and camouflage during winter.
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. Can i find additional information in books and articles. Hi i am trying to determine the age and value of this blanket. Yes, the title is a bit of a mouthful, but it has become a standard reference for antique. Hudsons bay was not the only company to use the point system in blankets over the centuries, but thanks to 21stcentury marketing extensions into many product categories, the striped blanket is. 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. It doesnt get any more canadian the this materials. Hudsons bay point blankets are beautiful and iconic examples of simple design. The blanket was published in 2002, and is available at selected hudsons bay company stores. Hudsons bay company 90 by 100inch queen size 6 point blanket, naturalmulti stripe. Hudson bay 6 point blanket, natural with multi stripes. After finishing his first book for the hbc the blanket.
The points, or small black bars on the side of the. Common research topics hudsons bay company archives search. Add to cart add to cart add to cart add to cart see details add to cart customer rating. This pattern is available as a digital download only. The collectors guide to point blankets of the hudsons. It is a 2 point cream color with the black, yellow, red and green stripes on both ends.
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