Blanket

[Last Southron]

First let me thank everyone for their help, ideas and support not only have I learned a lot but I learned a great deal of respect for many of you. I am still looking for a civilian blanket, it appears Childs is not going to make another and thanks to Dan Wambaugh I found there are few on the market. I had a great impression but when the doctor told my wife I would never get out of the hospital she sold it for pennies on the dollar. I called many of the lucky owners to buy it back but they were not quite so foolish to sell their Tim Allen hat or Serio shoes for the same. What is that ole joke? My wife said it was either her or my dog, dog answers to "Pete"! Thanks again

[Spinster]

Re: Blanket

Be sure you have looked to the reproduction Chris Utley/South Union Mills is offering here on this site of a Shaker made blanket out of the collection of South Union Shakers.

If you are looking for a heavier civilian blanket, (and it seems you are) one in the 5+ pound range, one choice is Wilde Weavery.

http://www.wildeweavery.com/home.htm

C. J. Wilde has been weaving for the 18th century market for nearly 30 years. These are civilian pattern blankets in traditional, documented weaving draw-downs that carried in common use from the 1700's through the early part of the 20th century. Some are drawn from museum collections, or even excavated samples where the dyes have been chemically analyzed. Documentation is included with each blanket. These are handwoven, all wool in both warp and weft, permantly mothproofed, two panel blankets with hand seaming. Depending on measurements, a blanket weighs from 5-8 pounds .

She offers, in a variety of lengths, half blankets, full blankets, and 'matchcoats'. Don't be afraid of the latter-these are still blankets, but with a specific measurement range that lends itself to configuring the blanket with a belt for a coat--again, meant for the 18th century market. Prices run from $200 to $500.

Time is important here--Mrs. Wilde is ceasing production this spring, and the stock she has now is all there will be.

Did I order what I wanted before I said this out loud? Yep. And I've hand woven blankets myownself, and still had to have one of hers before she ceased production.

[Trish Hasenmueller]

Re: Blanket

Does anybody ever use a Hudson Bay blanket? They've been made since the 1700's and have been widely used ever since then. I have seen some on eBay for reasonable prices. They're practically indestructible and pre-washed before they're sold so they're nice and felt-y to begin with. They come in a variety of weights.

Trish Hasenmueller

[Last Southron]

Re: Blanket

Thanks again