So it’s no shock that I love Pendleton. I have wanted the Glacier Park Blanket because it uses the classic Hudson’s Bay pattern. You can imagine my delight when an antique store in Weatherford had the blanket just hanging out in the window. I went in and demanded requested the blanket be removed from the window display and come home with me.
Yes it was faded and stained, but I couldn’t believe that I found an antique blanket with the Hudson Bay pattern. The guy said it was Pendleton, so I was blinded to all the wear and tear. It was only $25. I snapped this quick picture before I dropped it off with the dry cleaning.
I had all these dreams that Nick and I would float out on the river cuddling with our Pendleton. (It would definitely look like this.) So romantic and draped in classic goodness that is green, red, yellow, indigo stripes.
We got it home and styled the PB chair with it. (Ignore the fact that it’s in the kitchen nook.) It was still stained and worn, but I was just so excited that I could one day have this baby hanging on a ladder in my living room (or bedroom…haven’t thought that far ahead).
Then I noticed the tag. (Rule #1 when shopping for antiques look for a tag or label that identifies the maker of whatever product you are looking at.) We violated rule 1. I was sad and should have known better. I knew the Pendleton blanket was a newer issue to commemorate national parks. You can still find these Hudson Bay STYLE blankets on ebay and etsy, so I wasn’t too upset. I mean there are worse things.
Ours is a JC Penny Golden Dawn blanket. It is 100% wool, so that’s a plus. It’s also really itchy, so I wouldn’t want to go flowing around all romantic on the water with Nick after all. However I only paid $25. A new Pendleton Glacier National Park blanket is $218. A new Hudson’s Bay Point Blanket is $479. I’m still counting this one as a win.
So. glad that you published the info on the JC Penny blanket. I just purchased one at our local Good Will but could not read the label. The price was 15.99 but with my 10% senior discount, less. It should look great in my Sierra cabin.
The cleaning bill is $25. but worth it. I will have to mend a small patch of border and have been referred to a yarn shop that has wool.
It has the same colors as yours.
Glad you found one! It’s a really beautiful pattern. I think because it’s so simple! Good luck mending it.
Hello!
I also have a Golden Dawn blanket like yours, but with some different colors: blue, yellow, and red. I was attempting to find out what year, or years, these blankets were sold, but have not, yet, come across this information. Do you have any suggestions on a good place to look? Thank you, and congratulations on yours!
I am not sure where to find that information. Maybe start by finding a blanket similar to yours on ebay and talking with the seller. Antique dealers and forums might have more information. Good luck!