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. These stripped blankets werecreated by the hudsons bay company in the northern part of north americain 1780. 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. 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. Lots more to know here but this is an entertaining start. A quantum book produced for hudsons bay company madison press books, 2002. For nearly two and a half centuries, the hudsons bay point blanket has. For nearly two and a half centuries, the hudsons bay point blanket has been an iconic product in canada and around. And it was the striped hudsons bay company point blanket that helped.
An illustrated history of the hudson s bay point blanket, written by noted hbc point blanket collector harold tichenor. These stripped blankets were created by the hudson s bay company in the northern part of north america in 1780. In 1779, thomas huchins at albany house was approached by a canadien fur trader, monsieur germain maugenest, who offered to help the hudsons bay company improve its trade. These blankets first appeared in canadian trading posts in the 1700s, and aside from bedding, they. An illustrated history of the hudsons bay point blanket. When buying hudsons bay point blankets, this site will guide. Such blankets were made by the british and early north american citizens and traded at trading posts to the native americans in exchange for furs. With its proud stripes and distinctive black markings. With its proud stripes and distinctive black markings, the hudsons bay point blanket is a canadian icon. Hudsons bay point blanket the canadian encyclopedia. Her books gave the people of great britain a clear concept of the empires. It is a 2 point cream color with the black, yellow, red and green stripes on both ends. Typically, the wool blankets were traded with native americans for pelts.
Jul 15, 2014 the hudsons bay company did sell blanketing or duffle, a heavy wool cloth, but not point blankets before 1780. The iconic hudsons bay point blanket has a complicated history with indigenous people in canada. The collectors guide to point blankets canadian roadstories. Apr 28, 2012 when buying hudsons bay point blankets, this site will guide you in determining the age.
The hudsons bay company originated in 1670 as fur trading posts, where furs were traded for manufactured goods. It is steeped in both history and prestige points such as these denoted the value of the blanket. This book is great, it goes into the history and other areas of the blankets history. 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.
The metis peoples fashioned the blanket into a wrap coat with hood and fringing called a capote. 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. Thinking back on it now, maybe he was not simply ranting about a blanket, but rather he was trying to teach us american history, because, as i would later discover, the hudsons bay blanket is steeped in history. Number of bids and bid amounts may be slightly out of date. Best sellers deals store new releases electronics home gift ideas help computers gift cards coupons sell registry books.
A hudsons bay point blanket is a type of wool blanket traded by the hudsons bay company. See more ideas about bay, tartan shawl, lambswool throw. Woolrich offers hudson s bay point blankets under the official license of the historic hudson s bay company. One of the trading commodities most highly prized by the indians in exchange for their beaver pelts, was the original hudsons bay point blanket. By the end of the 1800s these posts were converting to retail shops. The hudsons bay company hbc had been trading blankets since the company incorporated in 1670. Rita trichur, in the montreal gazette may 25, 2004. According to the official company history, blankets had been taken to hudson bay as trade. Jul 15, 2010 the hudsons bay company originated in 1670 as fur trading posts, where furs were traded for manufactured goods. When buying hudsons bay point blankets, this site will. New listing vintage hudson bay wool blanket 4 point cranberry red 72 x 88 england. The collectors guide to point blankets of the hudsons bay. If you have a hudsons bay point blanket this is a must read. Buy a point blanket direct from the bay and you may get a copy for free.
If you are interested in anything to with the fur trade then i heartily recommend it. Our hudsons bay point blankets retain the authentic 100percent wool quality that has made these blankets legendary. For over two centuries the hudson s bay company point blanket has been a familiar item in canada and around the world. New listing vintage hudson s bay 4 point white multicolor stripe 100% wool blanket 88 x 68. An illustrated history of the hudson s bay blanket, by 1700, blankets represented more than. The iconic hudson s bay point blanket has a complicated history with indigenous people in canada.
For more information, visit the hbc point blanket page. According to the official company history, blankets had been taken to hudson bay as trade goods as far back. For most canadians, the hudson s bay blanket is a symbol of canadian identity. Photo via very few blankets hold the iconic status that hudsons bay point blankets do. After finishing his first book for the hbc the blanket. 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. It was time to look further into the iconic status of the hudsons bay point blanket. Hudson bay blanketsused to infect indians with smallpox.
The history of the hudson s bay point blanket the cavender diary photo via very few blankets hold the iconic status that hudsons bay point blankets do. Absolutely fascinating history of the hudsons bay companys point blanket. The hudsons bay point blanket is a beautiful nod to the past, reflecting the rich history of early colonial north america and the trading system by which colonists and the british acquired beaver pelts. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. The blanket an illustrated history of hudsons bay point.
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. 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. See each listing for international shipping options and costs. And it was the striped hudsons bay company point blanket that helped pioneer the way. It will last a lifetime, according to leon leonwood bean himself, who always kept one on hand even in his car. The blanket an illustrated history of the hudsons bay point blanket hudsons bay company tichenor, harold hudsons bay company published by toronto, on. Hbc stripes iconic multi stripe point blanket thebay. The plains indians often wore the blankets instead of buffalo robes and used them to make coats. By the 19th century there was a string of hudsons bay company posts throughout canada.
Harold lee tichenor, point blanket collector and consultant to hudsons bay company, has written two books on point blankets and their collectibility. Vtg hudson bay blanket 4 point sky blue on blue 350 commemorative colors queen. A brief history of canadas iconic hudsons bay blanket. Art books entertainment film and motion picture magazines music. According to pointblanket collector and historical expert harold lee tichenor, author of the blanket. It is enjoyed as much today as when it was first introduced into the fur trade in 1780. Point blankets are a type of trade blanket and are most closely associated. Hbc heritage is an internal department of hudsons bay company. Geopolitical map of precontact north america 532 x 720. The classic design features green, red, yellow and indigo stripes on a white background. When i awoke this morning, i knew that i wouldnt be out of bed for long.
Jan 11, 20 photo via very few blankets hold the iconic status that hudson s bay point blankets do. Hbc heritage our history the hbc point blanket faqs. These blankets first appeared in canadian trading posts in. As canadas most iconic retailer celebrates 350 years. Absolutely fascinating history of the hudson s bay companys point blanket. 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 dive into the history of the hudsons bay company and unpack the very complicated story of the iconic striped blanket. An illustrated history of the hudsons bay point blanket by tichenor, harold a readable copy. The guide includes hundreds of full colour photographs.
For well over two centuries, the hudsons bay point blanket has been an iconic product in canada and around the world. Our earliest is the red label between 1915 and 1920. 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. A fur trading business for much of its existence, hbc now owns and operates retail stores in canada and the united states. The canoes painted scheme is based off an old wool hudson bay trading blanket. Hbc heritage our history the hbc point blanket history. In 1890, hbc began adding labels to their blankets because point blankets of similar. An illustrated history of the hudsons bay blanket, by 1700, blankets represented more than. The hudsons bay company collaborates with worldfamous.
This year hudsons bay company celebrates its 350th anniversary, marking an. How the hudsons bay point blanket became a canadian. As canadas most iconic retailer celebrates 350 years, hudsons. May 09, 2017 according to point blanket collector and historical expert harold lee tichenor, author of the blanket.
For books and films referenced in this episode please visit our website at. 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. Good introduction to the history of the hudsons bay company and the blanket. First commissioned by hudsons bay company hbc in 1800, the multistripe design lives on as a testament to our shared canadian heritage. The label is white with orange lettering and reads hudson bay point blanket, hudson bay company incorporated 1670 in circle with crest design, the seal of quality, 100% wool, us reg no. The collectors guide to point blankets of the hudson s bay company and other companies trading in north america. Our hudson s bay point blankets retain the authentic 100percent wool quality that has made these blankets legendary. Why some folks feel weird about hudsons bay blankets. Hudson bay 6 point blanket, natural with multi stripes by woolrich home. Vintage hudsons bay point blanket rare four point hudson bay blanket, wool multicolored striped blanket, 72x86 inches, made in england jimpiphanys 5 out. This map was included in a lot of my history books in my school system.
Woolrich offers hudsons bay point blankets under the official license of the historic hudsons bay company. Hbc heritage is an internal department of hudson s bay company. 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. New listing vintage hudsons bay 4point white multicolor stripe 100% wool blanket 88 x 68. The collectors guide to point blankets of the hudsons bay company and other companies trading in north america. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
I have followed as closely as possible the information provided in the blanket. This page records my first attempt to handweave, full and finish a point blanket. The native peoples valued them for several reasons they were warm, durable, lightweight and very useful as clothing. Jan 01, 2002 absolutely fascinating history of the hudson s bay companys point blanket. For over two centuries the hudsons bay company point blanket has been a familiar item in canada and around the world. A brief history of canadas iconic hudsons bay blanket mental floss. Point blankets as coats point blankets have also been used as coats, either premade and sold by the hudsons bay company or recut into garments. Anything hudson bay company has me itching for home. In 1779, hbc commissioned the textile mill of thomas empson of witney, oxfordshire, to produce pointed blankets. An illustrated history of the hudsons bay point blanket, written by noted hbc point blanket collector harold tichenor.
Why some folks feel weird about hudsons bay blankets cbc radio. The blanket by harold tichenor after finishing his first book for the hbc the blanket. Bean classic since 1925, this heritage striped wool blanket is practically windproof and water repellent to keep you warm and dry. The blanket an illustrated history of hudsons bay point by. Cinetel, bowen island 2003, 128 pp, colour illustrations, spiral bound for field use. We are committed to the preservation, education, and promotion of hudson s bay companys history and the ongoing care and maintenance of the companys historical hbc corporate art, artifact, image, and reference collections. A quantum book produced for hudsons bay company madison press books, 2002, 1st edition, first printing, toronto, ontario 2002. For most canadians, the hudsons bay blanket is a symbol of canadian identity. 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.
Among the many items traded in the middle of the eighteenth century, the point blanket was among the more heavily traded items. The history of the hudsons bay point blanket the cavender. An illustrated history of the hudson s bay point blanket by tichenor, harold a readable copy. Hudsons bay company hit bay stores nationally midoctober and will be available for giftgiving throughout the 2011 holiday season until all 12,000 units sell out. Harold lee tichenor, point blanket collector and consultant to hudsons bay company, has written two books on point blankets and their. Fur trade hudson bay first nations wool blanket blankets inspired my favorite things 1920s label. How the hudsons bay point blanket became a canadian emblem. The origin of the hudson bay company point blanket point blankets are wool blankets marked on one edge with black or indigo stripes. The complicated history of the hudsons bay point blanket. The points, or small black bars on the side of the. Introduced to the north american wilderness in 1779. Determining age and value of hudson bay blanket the ebay. Germain maugenest first suggested to the companys london committee that pointed blankets become a regular trade item. Aug 12, 2018 and it was the striped hudsons bay company point blanket that helped pioneer the way.
471 778 147 652 784 75 471 1464 42 432 27 523 559 305 96 746 1159 570 218 338 515 9 760 1063 1377 825 907 9 198 328 896 723