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Hudson Bay Company Four Point Trade Wool Blanket

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:75.00 USD Estimated At:250.00 - 500.00 USD
Hudson Bay Company Four Point Trade Wool Blanket
For your consideration is this Hudson Bay Company, Witney Point four point trade wool blanket. The blanket shows the Witney point tag and original construction, indicating that it was made in England. This is a red wool blanket with two large stripes of black dye on both sides of the blanket. Although the Hudson Bay Company didn't originate the point system for trade blankets, they popularized this system of quality identification. This blanket shows four points as black stripes on the left hand side of the blanket. The condition of this blanket is in good condition overall, with some wear across the tag. This Hudson Bay blanket measures 70" wide by 91" long.