Dating point blankets
06-May-2020 19:41
Because they were easier to sew than bison or deer skins, Point blankets were made into hooded coats (called capotes) by both Native Americans and French Canadian voyagers and were perfectly suited to the cold Canadian winters.To this day, clothing manufactures are still making coats and jackets from, and inspired by, these awesome blankets.This competition led to a series of threatened law suits by both companies in a struggle to gain control of the North American market for 'genuine' point blankets, a situation which was not resolved until 1949, when the two companies agreed terms out of court [12].Early's had changed from being a supplier for HBC to becoming their major competitor in the point blanket trade.The stripe colors were chosen simply because they were easily produced at the time with colorfast dyes.They have always reminded me of a cheerful roll of Life Savers candy.You may now see our list and photos of women who are in your area and meet your preferences.
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These stripped blankets were created by the Hudson’s Bay Company in the Northern part of North America in 1780.Our Merchants have abused them for many Years with so false Colours, that they will not hold their Gloss above a Months Wear; but there is an ingenious Person of Witney that has improved them much of late, by fixing upon them a true Blue Dye, having an Eye of Red, whereof as soon as the Indians shall be made sensible, and the disturbances now amongst them over, no doubt the Trade in those will be much advanced again' [7].
