A capote pattern, hudsons bay blankets, as well as witney blankets are available at. A book by professor and historian carolyn podruchny. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. This lavishly illustrated book tells the remarkable story of the blanket that has covered centuries. Unfollow antique hudsons bay to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. This interpretation derives from the book of job, chapter 2, verse 4.
Although blankets had been a trade good offered for some time, it was not until 1779 that the hudsons bay point blanket came to life. Doublebreasted, midthigh length with full skirt, patch pockets, and buttons, the coats were ideal for. Harold lee tichenor, point blanket collector and consultant to hudsons bay company, has written two books on point blankets and their collectibility. The collectors guide to point blankets of the hudsons bay company and other companies trading in north america. Hbc heritage our history the hbc point blanket blanket. The native peoples valued them for several reasons they were warm, durable, lightweight and very useful as clothing. Lost in the woods from the series a canadian portrait by jeff molloy there is a striped blanket that is as much a national symbol as a corporate identity.
The blanket was published in 2002, and is available at selected hudsons bay company stores. Hbc point blanket, i have my fathers and it was made sometime in the 40s. How to make hudson bay capote indian blanket coat learn. Having a hbc point blanket gives me some piece of my going into the winter months. 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. 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. What is the best wool blanket bushcraft usa forums.
The first point blankets were created by french weavers who. 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. Hudsons bay hbc caribou throw multi one size multistripe. The term point comes from the french word empointer, which means to make. The origin of the hudson bay company point blanket point blankets are wool blankets marked on one edge with black or indigo stripes. Even though the religious aspect was a little too heavy for me, blankets is full of lovely cinematic panels and gorgeous illustrations. The history of the hudsons bay point blanket the cavender. Radisson and groseilliers hudsons bay company logo. French furtrader germain maugenest is thought to have advised the hbc to introduce point blankets. Verb taking a direct objectfor example, say something.
Hbc greyscale inspired blanket the hudsons bay company was founded in canada in the 1600s and still endures today. Historian harold tichenor explains why the hbc point blanket weaves tales of. The french government business, as it was called, was on such a huge scale that a. 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. Cinetel, bowen island 2003, 128 pp, colour illustrations, spiral bound for field use. French translation of blanket collins englishfrench. This blanket was inspired by the road to whistler, along the sea to sky highway. By 1700, blankets comprised more than 60 per cent of goods exchanged in the fur trade. 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. The latin motto on the hbc coat of arms is pro pelle cutem and translates roughly as a skin for a skin, but there are several interpretations of this phrase. Hudsons bay hbc caribou throw multi one size multistripe winthome luxury extra soft wool blanket throw, suitable for sofa,chair or bed,51inch x 66. The hudsons bay point blanket is a wool blanket with a series of stripes and. Blankets, throws and quilts with french style luxury. A special order of 100 units of the smythe design was made for sale at the 2010 winter olympics superstore in vancouver and continues to be offered in small quantities at hudsons bay company stores and online each winter season.
Multistripe, camel, green, scarlet, detail from advertisement in the beaver, june 1950 while it is interesting to read manufacturers claims about the high quality of hudsons bay company blankets, the most convincing testimonials are those from blanket owners themselves such as the following, solicited by the company. During the 1800s, their warmth and durability made them a favourite of the native peoples, traders, and pioneers. The growth of retail spurred hbc into a wide variety of commercial pursuits. As a comingofage autobiography, the book tells the story of thompsons childhood in an evangelical christian family, his first love, and his early adulthood. Henry hudsons expedition had found the northern route into the canadian interior, by following an arctic passage that allowed the english to avoid the french who were expanding in the south, along the st. This item hudsons bay hbc caribou throw multi one size multistripe hudsons bay polar fleece throw one size multi stripe hudsons bay fleece throw blanket chunky stripe. The plains indians often wore the blankets instead of buffalo robes and used them to make coats. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Jan 11, 20 photo via very few blankets hold the iconic status that hudsons bay point blankets do.
Hudsons bay point blanket grey ice king 8 points hbc ebay. Hudsons bay company, corporation that occupies a prominent place in both the economic and the political history of canada. Hbc heritage our history the hbc point blanket history. The blanket by harold tichenor after finishing his first book for the hbc the blanket. 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. These combined the warmth and wear of the traditional capote with the style and fit of a tailored garment. Start with the complete french beginners course, then follow up with french next steps.
This blanket could very well be a life saver in a power outage. Not looking for a book explanation here, i just want to know who you think makes the best wool blanket that fits the following criteria. When traveling in the winter, a point blanket will always accompany my loved ones. Capotes were introduced to native americans by the french voyageurs, and became prized possessions among the tribes of canada, and the northern plains and plateau regions of the us. Details weve extended our return policyyou now have an extra 30 days after our stores open. Mar 19, 2018 although blankets had been a trade good offered for some time, it was not until 1779 that the hudsons bay point blanket came to life. 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 company hbc in 1779. Photo via very few blankets hold the iconic status that hudsons bay point blankets do.
Jul 01, 2003 the story becomes more hopeful as craig grows older and falls in love for the first time. In 1779, hbc commissioned the textile mill of thomas empson of witney, oxfordshire, to produce pointed blankets. 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. Unfollow vintage hbc blanket to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Common research topics hudsons bay company archives.
If the blanket does not have a label the task is considerably more difficult and involves developing the skills to determine the style of weave, the differences between hand and machine weaving and analyzing the colours. 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. A fur trading business for much of its existence, hbc now owns and operates retail stores in canada and the united states. Natives brought furs annually to these locations to barter for manufactured goods such as knives, kettles, beads, needles, and blankets.
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. An illustrated history of the hudsons bay point blanket hardcover book french version new. The french owned northwest fur company was a bitter rival of the hbc until 1821. A big part of what it means to live in vancouver is being close to the ocean, the forest, and the mountains. Absolutely fascinating history of the hudsons bay companys point blanket. Go directly to traditionally beautiful blankets, throws, quilts and coverlets, brahms mount blankets and throws. 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. The most iconic design is that which is white with green, red, yellow and indigo stripes.
An illustrated history of the hudsons bay point blanket. Our fleece throw designs are professionally printed with premium inks, so your unique design will look great. Generally older point blankets are more valuable than regular wool blankets of the same age. Over 100,000 french translations of english words and phrases. With its proud stripes and distinctive black markings, the hudsons bay point blanket is a canadian icon.
In my second book the collectors guide to point blankets there is an extensive section on labels and their approximate dates. Hbc heritage is an internal department of hudsons bay company. 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. Hbc blanket famous the world over, for a lifetime of luxurious comfort and warmth, boasted the hudsons bay company, which made these blankets a regular trade item in 1780. There is nothing better than looking across the water to the majestic peaks of the north shore. Jul 15, 2014 the hudsons bay company did sell blanketing or duffle, a heavy wool cloth, but not point blankets before 1780. The company is named for the hudson bay and the blankets were typically traded to first nations in exchange for beaver pelts.
A hudsons bay point blanket is a type of wool blanket traded by the hudsons bay company. The point system was invented by french weavers in the mid18th century as a means of indicating the finished overall size area of a blanket. One suggests that hbc traders risked their own skins to procure furs. 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. If you are interested in anything to with the fur trade then i heartily recommend it. Aug 12, 2018 the hudsons bay company is now a wellknown retail group that claims to be the oldest company in. Unfollow hbc blanket to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. A brief history of canadas iconic hudsons bay blanket.
These stripped blankets were created by the hudsons bay company in the northern part of north america in 1780. If you are interested in collecting, you should consult the collectors guide to point blankets of the hudsons bay company and other companies trading in north america, also by harold tichenor. Dec 18, 2018 the hudsons bay company hbc had been trading blankets since the company incorporated in 1670. Blankets and quilts with french style to create a private retreat. Whether modern or vintage, the hbc blanket coat remains a winter classic. Its first century of operation found hbc firmly ensconced in a few forts and posts around the shores of james and hudson bays. Can i find additional information in books and articles. And what could be a more truly canadian wedding, anniversary. After the union of britain and scotland in 1707, most of the hbc overlords and fur trappers were scotsmen.
Commissioned by hbc specifically for students, this book by noted canadian historian christopher moore provides a singlevolume overview of hudsons bay companys history from fur trade to retail. To help keep our communities safe, all hudsons bay stores are currently closed. Hudsons bay is canadas onestop shop for black friday savings on soughtafter gifts. Hudsons bay point blanket video learning wizscience. Sourced from a french silk house famed for its work with iconic fashion brands, the. Insert this end into the armhole silt approximately 1 and stitch around the edge of the slit with blanket stitch. How to make a hudson bay blanket capote indian blanket coat. The hudsons bay company is a canadian retail business group. These blankets do everything a blanket should do and are the ultimate in style. Why some folks feel weird about hudsons bay blankets.
A short historical overview of hudsons bay company by hbc heritage, an internal department of the hudsons bay company. Blankets is an autobiographical graphic novel by craig thompson, published in 2003 by top shelf productions. Prehistory of the hudsons bay companyhbc blanket stems from france. Assuming this was hudson bay, they sought french backing for a plan to set up a. The hbc did not commission its very own point blanket until 1779. The short black lines woven into the side of each blanket are called points, from the french empointer, and indicate the size and weight of the item.
French furtrader germain maugenest is thought to have advised the hbc to. With its iconic colours and its more modern, turn of the new millennium, greyscale its stripe spotting branding is known worldwide. Canada was created by the hudsons bay company and the hbc was indistinguishable from the british empire. The first commercial hbc blanket coats were introduced in 1922. Hudson bay capote how to make skate sails layering survival kits how to make moccasins snow ballista, catapult equipment list.
The famed hudsons bay company hbc point blanket is known the world over, and has changed little since it was first introduced in 1780. But what product can you name that has been manufactured for over 400 years. Hudsons bay point blanket the canadian encyclopedia. Typically, the wool blankets were traded with native americans for pelts. The hudsons bay company hbc point blanket has been such a fixture in canadian homes, cottages, lodges and cabins through the centuries, its easy to think of it as just a blanket.