This is a vintage Hudsons Bay blanket made in cranberry purple with black bars. It is a 4 point blanket, meant to fit a double bed. It has its original nappe (finish).
Age: This style of label was in use from the mid 1940s to the 1960s, however, this rich cranberry colour was popular in the 1940s
Condition: This vintage Hudsons Bay blanket is in very good condition with the exception of a few nibbles to the finish and one fray hole at the edge (see last close-up photo). Otherwise, the nappe is quite good.
Material: 100% Wool
Sizing: 68” by 88”. The standard for a 4 point vintage Hudsons Bay blanket is 72” by 90” and it should weigh 6 lbs. Collectors always look for blankets that meet or exceed the standard size as shrinkage occurs with laundering. This blanket weighs 5 lbs and 8.2 oz - the weight loss signifies some nappe (finish) loss, but 7.8 oz of loss is very little wear on a blanket of this age.
This is a wonderful vintage Hudsons Bay blanket - the older blankets are of better quality than what they produce today……attractive rich colour, nice addition to a collection....
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