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Hudson Bay Beaver Point Wool Trade Blanket

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:100.00 - 450.00 USD
Hudson Bay Beaver Point Wool Trade Blanket
This lot features a Hudson Bay wool fur trade blanket. Hudson's Bay point blanket is a type of wool blanket traded by the Hudson's Bay Company in British North America and the United States during the 18th century and 19th century. The company is named for the famous saltwater bay in Northeastern Canada, and the blankets were typically traded to First Nations in exchange for beaver pelts. The blanket is in good condition for its age. Measures: 68 " L x 48" W