A narrative of seven years in the service of the hudson s bay company during 18671874 by isaac cowie and david reed miller apr 23 2004 3. Why some folks feel weird about hudsons bay blankets cbc radio. Hudson bay 4 point blanket, natural with multi stripes. Why some folks feel weird about hudsons bay blankets. 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. 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. A brief history of canadas iconic hudsons bay blanket. For the fur trappers during the height of trapping, the hbc provided knives, often sold by the dozen, for practical use on the trail. These stripped blankets were created by the hudson s bay company in the northern part of north america in 1780. Authentic, real fur and sheared to perfection, it is a dream coverlet for babies.
An illustrated history of the hudson s bay point blanket 9781895892208 by tichenor, harold and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. 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. Art books entertainment film and motion picture magazines music. 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. Sep 19, 2011 the multistripe hudsons bay point blanket also referred to as the glacier national park blanket and the chief blanket follows a very simple aesthetic pattern. Hudsons bay company, corporation that occupies a prominent place in both the economic and the political history of canada. 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.
Hudsons bay point blanket the canadian encyclopedia. For nearly two and a half centuries, the hudsons bay point blanket has. There are no holes or rips but there are some areas of minor discoloration. 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. 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. As a young man frederick douglass 18181895 escaped from slavery in baltimore, maryland. Unfollow hudson bay blanket to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Were pleased to have the world famous hudson bay blankets and other items with the iconic, multi hudson bay colour scheme, now in stock. Always reminds me of visiting with my grandparents, since the hudson s bay blanket was always on the guest bed. I still have the four beaver pelt blanket my grandfather gave to me over 60 years ago.
This blanketthrow is knit in the tradition of the hudson bay stripe pattern. For over 200 years, the hudsons bay point blanket has been the global standard of excellence. Hudson park collection marble frame bedding collection 100% exclusive. According to the official company history, blankets had been. The hudsons bay companys evolution from fur trading to. The label is white with orange lettering and reads hudson bay point bl. This story had just the kind of elements that grabbed his imagination. The company is named for the hudson bay and the blankets were typically traded to first nations in exchange for beaver pelts. An amazing stories book by elle andrawarner jan 1 2003. 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. Courtesy hudsons bay company archives, winnipeg, manitoba. Quantum book produced for hudsons bay company, toronto, 2002.
The iconic hudson s bay point blanket has a complicated history with indigenous people in canada. 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. The sky blue hudsons bay point blanket february 2020. Hi i am trying to determine the age and value of this blanket. I am so glad i bought a copy its a beautifully written book with fantastic photos and historical tidbits.
Historical and contemporary, more fiction than nonfiction. For books and films referenced in this episode please visit our website at. A fur trading business for much of its existence, hbc now owns and operates retail stores in canada and the united states. 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. A fur trading business for much of its existence, hbc now owns and operates retail stores in canada, the united states and parts. With eriks extensive research, the splendid and the vile highlights the leadership of winston churchill during one of the darkest years in britains history. 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. The hudsons bay company story is vast and interwoven with the history of. Ive been wanting to make one for a while, but it hasnt made its way up the project queue yet. One of the trading commodities most highly prized by the indians in exchange for their beaver pelts, was the original hudsons bay point blanket. The blankets continue to be sold by canadas hudsons bay stores and have come to hold.
The hudsons bay company collaborates with worldfamous. In the fall of 2002, at the time of the publication of the blanket an illustrated history of the hudsons bay point blanket, by harold tichenor, we asked hbc associates for their hbc blanket stories. Oct 29, 2017 the hudson s bay company hbc is a canadian retail business group. The colours were chosen because they were popular, and easily produced using good colourfast dyes. 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. We love the hudson s bay blanket for its classic simplicity and beauty. The hudsons bay point blanket is a wool blanket with a series of stripes and points markers on cloth first made for the hudsons bay. Object lessons columnist megan wilson is the owner of ancient industries and curator of the remodelista 100, a collection of essential everyday objects presented in the remodelista book. With its proud stripes and distinctive black markings.
With its proud stripes and distinctive black markings, the hudson s bay point blanket is a canadian icon. Authentic hbc hudson s bay company chunky multistripe fleece throw. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. Originally, the hudson s bay blanket s lightweight warmth and insulation made it common barter for native american goods, like beaver.
Caroline furs collaboration with hudsons bay continues to expand. He was fortunate to have been taught to read by his slave owner mistress, and he would go on to become one of the major literary figures of his time. Hbcs colonial barbie comes with some baggage macleans. The hudsons bay company hbc is a canadian retail business group. In october 1666, king charles ii of england granted an audience to two men who had travelled a long way to see him.
The multistripe hudsons bay point blanket also referred to as the glacier national park blanket and the chief blanket follows a very simple aesthetic pattern. In some cases, as with chronicles of narnia, disagreements about. Hudson bay wool collectible blankets for sale ebay. 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. But its a story that predates canada, the making of which is only one small telling. We found 49 books set in the hudson bay and 4 others set nearby map.
Map of hudson s bay company territory with the united states below dotted line lower left, 1800s. The iconic hudsons bay point blanket has a complicated history with indigenous people in canada. And it was the striped hudsons bay company point blanket that helped pioneer the way. We found 49 books set in the hudson bay and 4 others set nearby. Our history the hbc point blanket hudsons bay company. The story of hudson this site is an introduction to the visual and cultural history of the city of hudson, ny. Painting by stephen pearce, courtesy british columbia archives, victoria, b. The remarkable history of the hudson s bay company. We dive into the history of the hudsons bay company and unpack the very complicated story of the iconic striped blanket.
Point blankets are a type of trade blanket and are most closely associated. The iconic multi stripes of green, red, yellow and indigo were introduced on the hudsons bay point blanket at the end of the 18th century. These heavy wool blankets, made in england since the 18th century, are better known these days as hudson bay blankets the most popular. Throughout the 18th century, wool blankets were among the most popular trade items in the canadian fur trade, accounting for more than 60% of all goods exchanged by 1700. In 1779, hbc commissioned the textile mill of thomas empson of witney, oxfordshire, to produce pointed blankets.
Germain maugenest first suggested to the companys london committee that pointed blankets become a regular trade item. Because the arrival of the hudsons bay company can be. Mar 19, 2018 first commissioned by hudsons bay company hbc in 1800, the multistripe design lives on as a testament to our shared canadian heritage. This was the hudson bay camp knife, and it was traded up and down the buffalo range from western canada to the american southwest. 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. In the united states they can be found at luxury department store and hudsons bay sister chain l. Authentic hbc hudsons bay company chunky multistripe fleece. Map of hudsons bay company territory with the united states below dotted line lower left, 1800s. All books set in the hudson bay on the global book map. Very few blankets hold the iconic status that hudson s bay point blankets do. For the fur trappers during the height of trapping, the hbc provided knives, often sold.
Hudsons bay company collection barbie photograph by nick iwanyshyn yellow, blue, green, red. These blankets first appeared in canadian trading posts in the 1700s, and aside from bedding, they. 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. The history of the hudsons bay point blanket the cavender. 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. The remarkable history of the hudsons bay company paperback jan. The complicated history of the hudsons bay point blanket. Then, for the fall, 2001, collections, kors realized his equestrian theme in pure luxe canadiana.
Courtesy hudson s bay company archives, winnipeg, manitoba. Beautiful authentic hudsons bay point blanket made in england6 point blanket. 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. May 02, 2020 the hbc has become a part of canadian history. First commissioned by hudsons bay company hbc in 1800, the multistripe design lives on as a testament to our shared canadian heritage. It is a 2 point cream color with the black, yellow, red and green stripes on both ends. 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. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Hbc heritage our history the hbc point blanket history. Hbc heritage is an internal department of hudsons bay company. See all 26 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. This year hudsons bay company celebrates its 350th anniversary, marking an. Hbc stripes iconic multi stripe point blanket thebay hudsons bay. In the fall of 2002, at the time of the publication of the blanket an illustrated history of the hudson s bay point blanket, by harold tichenor, we asked hbc associates for their hbc blanket stories.
An illustrated history of the hudsons bay point blanket. From the research i have done, i believe it dates between 1950s to 1970s. With its proud stripes and distinctive black markings, the hudsons bay point blanket is a canadian icon. Material provided at the time of launch will trace its development from the eighteenth through early twentieth centuries, and encourage exploration of the physical city. When the winter winds howl, adding a wool blanket to your bed is a great way to stay warm without cranking up the heat. These stripped blankets were created by the hudsons bay company in the northern part of north america in 1780. The history and legacy of the famous english trading company in colonial america. 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.
For over two centuries the hudson s bay company point blanket has been a familiar item in canada and around the world. It was incorporated in england on may 2, 1670, to seek a northwest passage to the pacific, to occupy the lands adjacent to hudson bay, and to carry on commerce with those lands. Hudson bay point blanket was my moms prized possession the star. Art books entertainment film and motion picture magazines music publishing. Ive purchased the identical blanket for my son and also for my inlaws. The native peoples valued them for several reasons they were warm, durable, lightweight and very useful as clothing. For over two centuries the hudsons bay company point blanket has been a familiar item in canada and around the world.
I was totally going to suggest linenwoven stitch, which is really nice to work with, youre gonna have a fantastic blanket in. Vtg authentic hudsons bay wool blanketmade in england6 pointclassic stripes. Hudson river valley books books preferably wellwritten set in the hudson river valley in upstate new york. The hudsons bay company story is vast and interwoven with the history. The untold story of the hudsons bay company canadian. The complicated history of the hudsons bay point blanket cbc. Typically, the wool blankets were traded with native americans for pelts. May 25, 2015 the hudsons bay point blanket has a fascinating history the original blankets were used as currency in the colonial u. Hudson bay point blanket was my moms prized possession. The origin of the hudson bay company point blanket point blankets are wool blankets marked on one edge with black or indigo stripes. A hudsons bay point blanket is a type of wool blanket traded by the hudsons bay company in british north america and the united states during the 1700s and 1800s. We dive into the history of the hudson s bay company and unpack the very complicated story of the iconic striped blanket. It is enjoyed as much today as when it was first introduced into the fur trade in 1780. Jan 11, 20 genuine hudsons bay blankets continue to be sold by canadas hudsons bay company, and are available to buy from woolrich.
The blanket was published in 2002, and is available at selected hudsons bay company stores. The blankets continue to be sold by canadas hudsons bay stores and have come to hold iconic status in canada. You may think that you know a lot about history, but with a slight twist, the pieces of the story fall into a new perspective. Bed blankets free delivery possible on eligible purchases. As canadas most iconic retailer celebrates 350 years, hudsons. Hbc stripes iconic multi stripe point blanket thebay. A fur trading business for much of its existence, hbc now owns and operates retail stores in.