Hudson's Bay Company
Hudson’s Bay “Chief’s Blanket” or “Chief’s Style” Blanket
1934
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Hudson's Bay Company
Hudson’s Bay “Chief’s Blanket” or “Chief’s Style” Blanket
1934
Physical Qualities
Wool, Overall: 75 x 85 in. (190.5 x 215.9 cm.)
Credit Line
Gift of Beverly Hall Winaker, Timonium, MD.
Object Number
2007.354
A Hudson's Bay Point Blanket of twill-woven white wool with multiple wide stripes of green, red, yellow, and black at each end and four short "point " marks beneath these at each end. The wool fibers are teased to produce an extra thick nap. Sides are selvages; top and bottom edges are cut.
Baltimore Museum of Art by gift, 2007; Beverly Winaker, Timonium, MD by gift, 1963; Anna E. Fitchett (1897 - 1984).
Inscribed: Woven fabric label sewn on blanket. Reads: "Hudsons Bay Point Blanket/ Hudsons Bay Company/ Incorporated 1670/The Seal of Quality/Made in England"
