Hbc heritage our history the hbc point blanket faqs. See pics which show several areas marked with masking tape. All stocks held by hudson bay capital management lp. We wanted the look of a true hudson bay blanket, but wasnt ready to pay a premium price yet. Typically, the wool blankets were traded with native americans for pelts. Experienced biotechnology portfolio manager with a focus on shortselling and fundamental bottomup research. Bought two for our basement tv room and they are perfect. The company sold most of its european operations by august 2019 and its remaining stores, in the netherlands, were closed by the end of 2019. Working at hudson bay capital management glassdoor. Hudson bay capital management l is a hedge fund that manages 5. Hudsons bay was not the only company to use the point system in blankets over the centuries, but thanks to 21stcentury marketing extensions into. From the research i have done, i believe it dates between 1950s to 1970s. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The managers has disclosed holdings from 123107 to 123119.
When buying hudsons bay point blankets, this site will. Hudsons bay point blankets are beautiful and iconic examples of simple design. The hudsons bay blanket coat enjoyed a surge of popularity on the united states market in the mid through late 1930s. Cinetel, bowen island 2003, 128 pp, colour illustrations, spiral bound for field use. Apr 28, 2012 when buying hudsons bay point blankets, this site will guide you in determining the age. By the end of the 1800s these posts were converting to retail shops. Vintage hb blankets and coats are a treasure hunters dream. Hudson bay investors could lose all or substantially all of their investment at any given time and from time to time, with a corresponding materially adverse effect on hudson bay itself. The earliest mention of hudsons bay point blankets is contained in the minutes of a meeting of the hudsons bay companys london committee on 16th december, 1779, but there is little doubt that. If you are interested in collecting, you should look at the collectors guide to point blankets of the hudsons bay company and other companies trading in. For most canadians, the hudsons bay blanket is a symbol of canadian identity.
Sander gerber hudson bay capital management 2020 f. Not nearly as large or thick as the hbc due to pendleton not making a king size blanket, its hard to compare that. I was totally going to suggest linenwoven stitch, which is really nice to work with, youre gonna have a fantastic blanket in. The collectors guide to point blankets of the hudsons bay company and other companies trading in north america. By accessing or using this hudson bay capital management lp and its affiliates collectively, hudson bay website the site, you hereby accept and agree to comply with the terms and conditions set forth in this user agreement. We are committed to the preservation, education, and promotion of hudsons bay companys history and the ongoing care and maintenance of the companys historical hbc corporate art, artifact, image, and reference collections. It will last a lifetime, according to leon leonwood bean himself, who always kept one on hand even in his car. The blanket was published in 2002, and is available at selected hudsons bay company stores. Hudsons bay polar fleece throw one size multi stripe. John chen portfolio manager, global event hudson bay. Throughout the 18th century, wool blankets were among the most popular trade items in the canadian fur trade, accounting for more than 60% of all goods exchanged by 1700. After finishing his first book for the hbc the blanket. If, like me, youre more of a crocheter than a knitter, i think the simple lines would also look great in single crochet. For over fifteen years i have been researching the history of these blankets and recently published two books on the subject.
One of the trading commodities most highly prized by the indians in exchange for their beaver pelts, was the original hudsons bay point blanket. A blanket so importantit even has a book written about it. Unfollow hudson bay blankets to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Hbc heritage is an internal department of hudsons bay company. Always reminds me of visiting with my grandparents, since the hudsons bay blanket was always on the guest bed. The blanket definitely feels lighter the compared to the hbc, this is atributed to the small bed. I am so glad i bought a copy its a beautifully written book with fantastic photos and historical tidbits. There are no holes or rips but there are some areas of minor discoloration. I found one in my dads remote hunting cabin in nhs white mountains. The blankets continue to be sold by canadas hudsons bay stores and have come to hold. The blankets were typically traded to first nations and native americans in exchange for beaver pelts. Bean classic since 1925, this heritage striped wool blanket is practically windproof and water repellent to keep you warm and dry.
Yet the hudsons bay point blanket owes its existence to both, with the hudsons bay fur trading post in canada acting as a halfway point between the two cultures. I adore the solid primary color stripes of the original blankets, so this hudsons bayinspired crib blanket tutorial and knitting pattern from the purl bee really caught my eye. Harold tichenor welcome to the site exclusively dedicated to point blankets. The blanket an illustrated history of the hudsons bay point blanket hudsons bay company tichenor, harold hudsons bay company published by toronto, on.
Our earliest is the red label between 1915 and 1920. All content is posted anonymously by employees working at hudson bay capital management. Determining age and value of hudson bay blanket the ebay. Hudson park collection 680tc supima sateen sheets 100% exclusive. Hi i am trying to determine the age and value of this blanket. United states of america before the securities and. First commissioned by the hudsons bay company in 1800, the multistripe point blanket has never been out of production. If you are interested in collecting, you should consult the collectors guide to point blankets of the hudsons bay company and other companies trading in north america, also by harold tichenor. Vintage hudson bay 4 point wool blanket red made in england 70 x 92. This is the hudson bay capital management company profile. Hudson bay blankets by woolrich from dann, complete collection.
Quantum book produced for hudsons bay company, toronto, 2002. Yes, the title is a bit of a mouthful, but it has become a standard reference for antique. The label is white with orange lettering and reads hudson bay point bl. Hudson bay capital management has been regi stered with the commission as an investment adviser since march 30, 2012 and provides. To the extent permitted by applicable law, neither hudson bay capital management lp, hudson bay capital associates llc, nor their respective affiliates, officers, directors, employees, principals or agents collectively, hudson bay will be liable to you or any other person for any errors or omissions in the production or content of the. The company is named for the hudson bay and the blankets were typically traded to first nations in exchange for beaver pelts. Hudson bay capital management lp is a delaware limited partnership with its principal place of business in new york, new york. It doesnt get any more canadian the this materials. A hudsons bay point blanket is a type of wool blanket traded by the hudsons bay company hbc in british north america now canada and the united states during the 1700s and 1800s. This blanketthrow is knit in the tradition of the hudson bay stripe pattern.
The hudsons bay company originated in 1670 as fur trading posts, where furs were traded for manufactured goods. How the hudsons bay point blanket became a canadian. The funds latest filing disclosed 3bn in positions, representing 49% of the managers regulatory aum. York factory was a settlement and factory trading post located on the southwestern shore of hudson bay in northeastern manitoba, canada, at the mouth of the hayes river, approximately 200 kilometres 120 mi southsoutheast of churchill. This user agreement is a binding agreement between you and hudson bay, and governs your access and use of the site.
By the 19th century there was a string of hudsons bay company posts throughout canada. Photo via very few blankets hold the iconic status that hudsons bay point blankets do. New listing hudsons bay four 4 point scarlet red wool blanket 6x7 used vtg 60s 70s. A fur trading business for much of its existence, hbc now owns and operates retail stores in canada and the united states. These stripped blankets were created by the hudsons bay company in the northern part of north america in 1780. This little book offers a concise history of the hudson bay blanket, its importance in developing trade with native tribes in the farflung north american interior, and its enduring legends as an heirloom quality item. Mirroring the mackinaw craze of 19121915, the style was brought over the border to the us by tourists and seasonal workers who had seen the coats in use in canada and been impressed with their warmth and durability. Thats why we were so 1,000,326 torontonians cant be wrong. Hudson bay wool collectible blankets for sale ebay. May 14, 2018 since 1780, the hudsons bay blanket has been a symbol of high quality and style. Point blankets are a type of trade blanket and are most closely associated with the hudsons bay company who have been marketing them into north america since 1779.
The multistripe hudsons bay point blanket also referred to as the glacier national park blanket and the chief blanket follows a very simple aesthetic pattern. The website does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any of hudson bay s advisory services or products. With its proud stripes and distinctive black markings, the hudsons bay point blanket is a canadian icon. The 18th century plains indians valued the preshrunk and felted cotswold wool blankets for their ability to retain heat and repel water, and used them for bedding and clothing. A quantum book produced for hudsons bay company madison press books, 2002, 1st edition, first printing, toronto, ontario 2002 isbn 10. Among our beloved symbols of canadiana, like tim hortons, hockey and beavertails, the hudsons bay point blanket ranks highly. First commissioned by hudsons bay company hbc in 1800, the multistripe design lives on as a testament to our shared canadian heritage. In 1779, hbc commissioned the textile mill of thomas empson of witney, oxfordshire, to produce pointed blankets.
The settlement was headquarters of the hudsons bay companys northern department, from 1821 to 1873. For generations my family has been collecting hudson bay blankets, and while i knew some of the background i was surprised to find a book dedicated to the entire history of the blanket. The birth of an icon the most indispensable piece of clothing the weavers of witney more than just a blanket the blanket goes west finding new markets the worth of a blanket what the labels mean a blanket made to last. Hudson bay 4 point blanket, natural with multi stripes. This is a heavy, sturdy blanket with years of use ahead with care.
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