An illustrated history of the hudsons bay point blanket. Spread out your blanket and plan to lay out your capote in the illustrated fashion. Vtg schaefer outfitter mens xl cream wool coat hudson bay style stripes 60s 70s. A hudsons bay company point blanket coat this wool coat was constructed from a point blanket made by the hudsons bay company, likely during the early 1920s.
Hudsons bay point blanket, red scarlet with black stripes however, the most famous hb blankets are the white ones with four colored lines on. All listings current page auction buy it now classified ads. According to hbc heritage, the arm of hudson s bay dedicated to preserving and promoting the companys history, wool blankets were a commonly traded good between british north america present day canada and the united states in the 17th and 18th century. Photo via very few blankets hold the iconic status that hudson s bay point blankets do. Hudson bay blankets by woolrich from dann, complete collection. 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. There are a number of clues to dating the manufacture of various point blankets. Hudson bay point blanket was my moms prized possession.
Hudson bay point blanket kijiji buy sell save with hudson bay wool trade blanket by north american auction. Hbc heritage is an internal department of hudsons bay company. Like the iconic point blankets themselves, point blanket coats share a similarly long and interesting history. To celebrate the launch of the collection, ten canadian fashion designers were invited to create oneofakind coats from a hudson s bay company point blanket. Beaver pelts were exchanged for blankets through the hudson s bay company and its outposts throughout northern canada. I have identified and dated some twodozen styles of labels used by the hudson s bay company since 1890.
Hudsons bay coat point blanket jacket 100% all wool stripe coat w hood twoguysgoodbuys 4. An indian blanket coat was originally exchanged for furs by traders working for the hudson s bay company. Find great deals on ebay for hudson bay capote and capote coat. Hudsons bay blanket coat a capote is a handmade wrapstyle coat often made from a hudsons bay point blanket. Made from hudson s bay point blankets, these striped coats are iconically canadian. Our hudsons bay point blankets retain the authentic 100% wool quality that has made these blankets legendary. This little book offers a concise history of the hudson bay blanket. Young shoshone woman, wrapped in a candy stripe hudson bay trade blanket, portrays the famous indian woman sacajawea. A stripe runs through it standing on the toronto subway platform during the winter, a sea of dark coats. For over two centuries the hudsons bay company point blanket has been a familiar item in canada. 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.
After finishing his first book for the hbc the blanket. Hudsons bay point blanket the canadian encyclopedia. All buttons are handmade antler and loops are buckskin. The most common hudson bay blanket coat material is wool.
The classic design featuring green stripe, red stripe, yellow stripe and indigo stripe on a white background 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. Capotes date back to the mid17th century and are arguably the earliest iterations of the hudson s bay point blanket coat. These stripped blankets were created by the hudson s bay company in the northern part of north america in 1780. It is a 2 point cream color with the black, yellow, red and green stripes on both ends. 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. In its new form, the hudson s bay company sold everything from coats to silverware, but the point blanket coat remained one of their signature items.
Capotes date back to the mid17th century and are arguably the earliest iterations of the hudsons bay point blanket coat. The point blanket was transformed by the metis into a capote a wrap coat complete with hood and fringing. According to the official company history, blankets had been taken to hudson bay. Details weve extended our return policyyou now have an extra 30 days after our stores open. The manufacture of hbc classic coat designs ceased in 2000 but in 2009 the bay as it is now known introduced a new product line based on the traditional multistripe blanket pattern. The plains indians fashioned hudson s bay virgin wool point blankets into coats and wore the garments in place of buffalo robes. Why some folks feel weird about hudsons bay blankets. Point blanket coats remained popular in canada, first as utilitarian garments, later as fashion. Hbc heritage our history the hbc point blanket from. Hudson bay blanket hbc multi stripe all season fuzzy woolblend 64 x 59 new. Charles lindbergh wore point blanket coats on their flight to europe by way of greenland and iceland. In the north american fur trade, by 1700, wool blankets accounted for more. Hudsons bay blanket coats vintagehaberdashers blog.
We are committed to the preservation, education, and promotion of hudsons bay company s history and the ongoing care and maintenance of the companys historical hbc corporate art, artifact, image, and reference collections. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Point blankets were the first thing that came to mind whenever my mother took me shopping at a hudson s bay company store. If you are interested in anything to with the fur trade then i heartily recommend it. Typically, the wool blankets were traded with native americans for pelts. A wausau businessman wore it at one of the towns early winter frolics, an annual winter sports festival that attracted tourists from as far as chicago. Our capotes are beautifully made with hudson bay blankets in either redblack or white multi patterns. From the research i have done, i believe it dates between 1950s to 1970s. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
The label is white with orange lettering and reads hudson bay point bl. Check out our hudson bay coat selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our clothing shops. A hudsons bay company point blanket coat wisconsin 101. In collaboration with smythe, the hudsons bay company collection brings you this classic swing coat with clasp closure. And it was the striped hudson s bay company point blanket that helped pioneer the way. Oversized chunky crochet blanket by rescued paw designs. How to make a hudson bay blanket capote indian blanket coat authentic winter garment of primitive hunters and trappers, mountain men, fur traders, voyageurs, buckskiners, explorers, hunters, indians, muzzle loading buffs, and boy scouts. 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.
Keep out the cold with this cozy crochet infinity scarf. Hi i am trying to determine the age and value of this blanket. Harold lee tichenor, point blanket collector and consultant to hudsons bay company, has written two books on point blankets and their collectibility. The hudsons bay blanket coat enjoyed a surge of popularity on the united states market in the mid through late 1930s. May 21, 2014 1800s hudson bay blanket capote coats,mountain man,rendezvous. 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. Why some folks feel weird about hudson s bay blankets to kick off the second season of the secret life of canada, cohosts falen johnson and leahsimone bowen dive into the contentious history of. Free shipping and free returns available, or buy online and pick up in store. White hudson s bay blankets with black, red or blue stripes belonged to the most widespread within the 19th century.
Traders would exchange the blankets for beaver pelts and other goods. To promote the collection, ten canadian fashion designers were invited to create oneofakind coats from hudson s bay company point blankets. See more ideas about blanket coat, hudson bay blanket and hudson bay. Get the best deals on hudson bay coats for women when you shop the largest online selection at. Introduced to the north american wilderness in 1779. Hudsons bay point blankets were used twice by admiral byrds expeditions to the antarctic. How to make hudson bay capote indian blanket coat learn. Determining age and value of hudson bay blanket the ebay.
The blanket design was introduced in the late 1700s by the hbc, and the material was soon adapted into coats by fur traders. Hbc stripes hbc x smythe womens blanket swing coat, offering the modern energy, style and personalized service of the bay stores, in an enhanced, easytonavigate shopping experience. Vintage 1930 hudson bay 4 point wool blanket, this blanket is green in color with a large green stripe and 4 stitched lines underneath, it has fringe at the top, there is some fading at the top and bottom of the blanket but otherwise, this blanket is in very good condition with no holes or damage. Hudson bay striped belted point blanket wool coat double breasted size large. Like those sold in the 18th century, todays blankets are made in england with wool blended from sources in england, wales, new zealand, and india. What if they were in colours andor striped, to lighten these dark days of winter. A hudsons bay point blanket is a type of wool blanket traded by the hudsons bay company.
Hudsons bay blanket coat workshop at the canoe museum. Hudson bay 6 point blanket, natural with multi stripes. During a job interview with the hudson bay house in london, england, that year, germain maugenest, an independent and experienced fur. If the blanket has a label the task is fairly easy. To help keep our communities safe, all hudson s bay stores are currently closed. The cherished blanket has been turned into a caplet coat by many.
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