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Tribute
Series
The Pendleton
Tribute Series pays homage to the American mills
that pioneered the weaving of Indian trade
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A Unique American Textile Artform
Pendleton was one of five major mills that
produced these often dazzling, geometric
patterned blankets during the "golden age" of
the trade blanket in the late 1800s and early
1900s. The blankets were originally made for
sale and trade to Native Americans. Inspired by
authentic Indian designs, they quickly became
objects of prestige for tribal members and later
popular among Americans throughout the country.
The patterns are based on blankets produced in
the early 20th century. As a long standing
contemporary of these mills, we are pleased to
present this historical collection.
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ZE400-52456 Racine II |
ZE400-52615 Racine III |
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| Blankets from Racine
Woolen Mills of Racine, Wisconsin, were notable for
their excellent quality. The mills specialized in
nearly square fringed blankets, also called shawls,
which were worn primarily by the Native American
women. This blanket pattern we honor was originally
called "Class Y" and was also known as "Yuma". |
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Lightly napped,
felt binding. 82% wool / 18% cotton. Dry clean.
Made in the USA. 64" x 72". |
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ZE400-52457 Capps II |
ZE400-52613 Capps III |
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| J. Capps and Sons of
Jacksonville, Illinois, warranted an advertising
testimonial from none other than "Buffalo Bill" Cody
of Wild West Show fame. Capps was the first to
capitalize on the Indian trade, producing blankets
in the late 1800s. Most of the designs were simple
yet dramatic. Capps blankets were noted for their
exceptional quality. This blanket is based on an
original design circa 1910. |
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ZE400-52349 Buell |
ZE400-52440 Buell II |
ZE400-52614 Buell III |
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| The Buell
Manufacturing Company of St. Joseph, Missouri,
offered blankets that were distinctly Navajo in
design. Buell designs were more directly related to
traditional Native American weavings. The pattern we
have re-created was originally called "Aztec". |
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ZE400-52348 Oregon City |
ZE400-5,2455 Oregon City II |
ZE400-52629 Oregon City III |
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| Oregon City Woolen
Mills was known for explosive neon colors and unique
images. The company was perhaps Pendleton's biggest
competitor of the era, creating an extensive range
of products for more than 30 years. This colorful
"Happy Hunting Ground" pattern is an example of one
of the mill's popular pictorial blankets. |
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