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WEBJan 11, 2024 · Pendleton and Indian Trade Blankets. In the late 19th century, Pendleton Woolen Mills, based in Oregon, began producing Indian trade blankets. These blankets incorporated Native American-inspired designs and became popular trade items.
WEBOct 1, 2023 · Every inch of space is covered with displays of pottery, antique radios, petrified wood, children’s kites from the ’50s and, of course, hundreds of vintage Native American trade blankets, stacked high on tables and floors, with some rare pieces displayed on a rack behind a couch in his cluttered living room.
WEBPoundmaker carrying a Hudson's Bay point blanket. In the North American fur trade, by 1700, wool blankets accounted for more than 60 per cent of traded goods. French fur trader Germain Maugenest is thought to have advised the HBC to introduce point blankets. Originally point blankets had a single stripe across each end, usually in blue or red.
WEBMar 7, 2022 · History of the Blanket Capote in North America Origins & Types of Blanket Capotes By Crazy Crow Trading Post ~ September 3, 2016 The capote, or long greatcoat, has long been closely associated …
WEBWhether you're emulating the western mountain man, voyageur of the north, eastern longhunter, Native American or military from the French and Indian Wars to the Civil war, NORTHWEST TRADERS is the foremost supplier of finished capotes, capote kits, blankets, beadwork,quillwork,leather goods, and custom work anywhere. We offer the …
WEBLet’s begin at the beginning – what is an Indian trade blanket? Indian trade blankets are commercially woven wool blankets with striking geometric patterns.
WEBQuick View. Product No. 3728-025-026. Missouri River Brand 100% Wool Fur Trade Blankets - White w/Black Stripes. $139.00
WEBA trade blanket, with the “points” visible on the right side of the picture. Image courtesy of Ron Dennis. This blanket, ordinary though it may seem, tells the story of an important meeting of cultures that occurred in Wisconsin between 1634 and 1763.
WEBthe trade blanket market. This contest ended in 1932, when economic troubles triggered by the Great Depression caused the mill to cease operations.
WEBMany of the early trade blankets were solid colors. These 100% wool medium weight 72” X 90” (twin size) blankets make a good blanket shirt or pack blanket, small capote, leggings, gun cases and many other Fur Trade era items. Available in maroon, green, or navy. SPECIFY 1ST, 2ND, OR 3RD CHOICE WHEN ORDERING.
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