There is a lot of confusion and fast growing myths about Hudson' s Bay blankets these days
Here are some recent conversations at market
C = customer
M=me
C- "Oh look, everyone is knocking off Hudson Bay these days" pointing to very nice Ottawa Valley blanket c. 1940 ( above)
M- ( keeps mouth shut)
M- Here you go, from the 50s or so.
C- Not that, I want a real Hudson Bay , with the stripes ( 1950s blanket, above)
M- A very interesting Hudson's Bay blanket from the 1920s or 30s
C- But this one says its made in England
M- yes, that right.
C- That's nonsense, we all know they are made in Canada.
C- showing an overseas guest around, " only Canadians are allowed to use these colored stripes"
M- "Actually this is a 1940s Mariposa blanket from Ohio"
C- "whatever"
I must say, whoever owns The Hudson's Bay Company there days is doing a fabulous marketing job....I believe they even print those stripes on toilet paper,
Some people just don't have a clue. But toilet paper. Really?
ReplyDeletewell......I have not actually seen the toilet paper, but it would not surprise me.
DeleteI have seen socks, baby bibs, pots and pans, towels, candles, trays, and much more, Ifthey can print on it, they will.
I do love the iconic Hudson's Bay stripes! And, you're right, of course--they're everywhere! I have a sweater, bath towels, and and LLBean tote bag with them! Oh, and a scarf and gloves!
ReplyDeletethats fine Kerry....very handsome color way
DeleteThose conversations just confirm that I am better off selling online only. I wouldn't be able to keep my mouth shut.
ReplyDeletesometimes I cannot....depends what kind of a mood I am in
DeleteI love the blankets! Lovely stuffs. Thanks!
ReplyDelete