The hudsons bay blanket coat enjoyed a surge of popularity on the united states market in the mid through late 1930s. 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. Jan 11, 20 genuine hudsons bay blankets continue to be sold by canadas hudsons bay company, and are available to buy from woolrich. The pattern excels at shaping wood, a common task of wilderness living. This book contains beautiful photographs of churchill manitoba, canada. Hudsons bay company 90 by 100inch queen size 6 point blanket, scarletblack stripe. See more ideas about hudson bay, hudson bay blanket and bay point. The label is white with orange lettering and reads hudson bay point bl. Jul 15, 2010 the hudsons bay company originated in 1670 as fur trading posts, where furs were traded for manufactured goods. Unfollow hudson bay blankets to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. By the end of the 1800s these posts were converting to retail shops. With the efficacy of the mountain mans butcher knife established, allow me to introduce a knife of the furtrade era that was as dramatic as the butcher knife was plain.
I have also done a considerable amount of research on the dates of labels used on blankets made by many. Hbc heritage our history the hbc point blanket faqs. The blanket an illustrated history of the hudsons bay point blanket hudsons bay company tichenor, harold hudsons bay company published by toronto, on. The edge of the arctic churchil and hudson bay region 2001. Council tool velvicut 2lb premium hudson bay axe with. Featuring a head that is forged harder than other hudsons bay axes on the market 57 r, the wetterlings hudsons bay axe is best described as a hybrid of. May 06, 2010 among our beloved symbols of canadiana, like tim hortons, hockey and beavertails, the hudsons bay point blanket ranks highly. Enjoy the warmth of a hudson bay blanket today so head on over to and take a look at the hudson bay blankets we offer. Each blanket can have a different name, year, honor or award knit directly into the blanket. If you are interested in collecting, you should look at the collectors guide to point blankets of the hudson s bay company and other companies trading in north america, also by harold tichenor. 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. It will last a lifetime, according to leon leonwood bean himself, who always kept one on hand even in his car.
Featuring a head that is forged harder than other hudson s bay axes on the market 57 r, the wetterlings hudson s bay axe is best described as a hybrid of a gransfors bruks scandinavian axe and small splitting axe. It is a 2 point cream color with the black, yellow, red and green stripes on both ends. The label is white with orange lettering and reads hudson bay point blanket, hudson bay company incorporated 1670. Typically, the wool blankets were traded with native americans for pelts. All councill tool axe patterns are made from highquality steel. 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. 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. This could be the best wool blanket you will ever own. Hudson of hudsons bay, j m scott, dust jacket only, no. 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 entire history of the blanket. Two negative characteristics of the pattern are caused by the prominent beard that can break in use, particularly in cold weather and poor balance relative. They are made from the best quality, machine washable and dryable hibulk acrylic yarn. The history of the hudsons bay point blanket the cavender.
It doesnt get any more canadian the this materials. Yes, the title is a bit of a mouthful, but it has become a standard reference for antique. The blankets continue to be sold by canadas hudsons bay. For over fifteen years i have been researching the history of these blankets and recently published two books on the. 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. With its proud stripes and distinctive black markings, the hudson s bay point blanket is a canadian icon. 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. How the hudsons bay point blanket became a canadian. Hudson bay premium velvicut axe is a shape and size ideal for camping, hunting or hiking expeditions. After finishing his first book for the hbc the blanket. Determining age and value of hudson bay blanket the ebay. The hudson bay became an artifact like a sturdy old axe or a field watch that once adorned the wrist of a longgone relative. Easeland soft king size blanket winter warm microplush lightweight thermal fleece blankets for.
All backed by hanks clothings money back guarantee. 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. May 09, 2017 hudson s 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. The hudsons bay company originated in 1670 as fur trading posts, where furs were traded for manufactured goods. Hudsons bay formerly and still colloquially known as the bay is a chain of 90 department stores that operate in canada and the netherlands. 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. Hbc heritage is an internal department of hudsons bay company. If you are interested in collecting, you should look at the collectors guide to point blankets of the hudsons bay company and other companies trading in north america, also by harold tichenor. I have identified and dated some twodozen styles of labels used by the hudson s bay company since 1890. If the blanket has a label the task is fairly easy. For the fur trappers during the height of trapping, the hbc provided knives, often sold by the dozen, for practical use on the trail. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Welcome to the site exclusively dedicated to point blankets.
The axe is one of the oldest hand tools used by man. 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. Bean classic since 1925, this heritage striped wool blanket is practically windproof and water repellent to keep you warm and dry. From the research i have done, i believe it dates between 1950s to 1970s. In 1779, hbc commissioned the textile mill of thomas empson of witney, oxfordshire, to produce pointed blankets. Hbc has also partnered with canadian companies like virginia johnson, pink tartan, and klaxon howl to create exclusive, limited edition merchandise.
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. The hudson bay pattern was never intended as a woodlot axe but rather, a wilderness axe made for light, fast travel. 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. 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. Hudson park collection 500tc embroidered geo bedding collection 100% exclusive. Jan 19, 2012 hudsons bay point blankets are beautiful and iconic examples of simple design. I have identified and dated some twodozen styles of labels used by the hudsons bay company since 1890. The edge of the arctic churchill and the hudson bay region by robert r taylor. 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. The hudson bay is small enough to pack and carry yet big enough to get the job done. Hudson of hudsons bay, j m scott, dust jacket only, no book.
Thats why we were so 1,000,326 torontonians cant be wrong. There are a number of clues to dating the manufacture of various point blankets. Hudson bay blankets dont just last a lifetime hanks. The company is named for the hudson bay and the blankets were typically traded to first nations in exchange for beaver pelts. These stripped blankets were created by the hudsons bay company in the northern part of north america in 1780. This blanketthrow is knit in the tradition of the hudson bay stripe pattern. The edge of the arctic churchil and hudson bay region. Hi i am trying to determine the age and value of this blanket. Quantum book produced for hudsons bay company, toronto, 2002. This was the hudson bay camp knife, and it was traded up and down the buffalo range from western canada to the american southwest. Mirroring the mackinaw craze of 19121915, the style was brought over the border to the us by tourists and seasonal workers who had seen the coats in use in canada and been impressed with their warmth and durability. Originally, the hudson s bay blanket s lightweight warmth and insulation made it common barter for native american goods, like beaver. 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.
It is the main brand of the hudsons bay company hbc, north americas oldest company. Beaver pelts were exchanged for blankets through the hudsons bay company and its outposts throughout northern canada. 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. 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. We love the hudson s bay blanket for its classic simplicity and beauty. Harold tichenor welcome to the site exclusively dedicated to point blankets. How the hudsons bay point blanket became a canadian emblem. Hudsons bay point blankets are beautiful and iconic examples of simple design. And a sharp axe is a safe axe, so were pursuing safety with the moteng dualgrit sharpening stone. Council tool hudson bay axe 28 inch handle i wanted to like this product because its made in the u. Wetterlings hudsons bay axe canadian outdoor equipment co. The hudsons bay wool blanket was first commissioned in 1780, and has represented fine, top quality english made woolen products ever since. Enjoy warmth and comfort that will be passed on down thru your family for years to come.
Photo via very few blankets hold the iconic status that hudsons bay point blankets do. For over fifteen years i have been researching the history of these blankets and recently published two books on the subject. The bay offers products from the hudson s bay company collection a dedicated store, including items such as the iconic point blanket, coats, bed sheets, bags, tshirts, lotions, scents, and candles. See what customers said about these highly rated items. A quantum book produced for hudsons bay company madison press books, 2002, 1st edition, first printing, toronto, ontario 2002 isbn 10. It has its headquarters in the simpson tower in toronto. 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 millennium stripe edition of the blanket was designed as a commemoration of the turn of the century in the year 2000. Beaver pelts were exchanged for blankets through the hudson s bay company and its outposts throughout northern canada. I am so glad i bought a copy its a beautifully written book with fantastic photos and historical tidbits. Among our beloved symbols of canadiana, like tim hortons, hockey and beavertails, the hudsons bay point blanket ranks highly.
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. Initiated by the company officials in 1920, the collection is one of the worlds most significant historic resources. With its proud stripes and distinctive black markings, the hudsons bay point blanket is a canadian icon. See more ideas about hudson bay, fur trade and canadian history. Hudson park collection 500tc pima sateen iron free sheets 100% exclusive. 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. 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. Five for hollywood book by john parker n woodj deane taylorr hudsonm clift.
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