For those who love the Look and Feel of Vintage Textiles, Blankets and Linens.

Since 1340 – the term Blanket has been used to describe a warm and cozy fabric covering found in nearly all households. First made of Wool, for the properties wanted and needed by consumers, now made of a broad range of natural and synthetic materials – depending on one’s needs.

Offered here is a - Vintage-Retro-Era - All Wool (most likely) or High-% Wool Blend, Cream-to-Ivory Colour, Blanket - in excellent gently-used condition - there are moth holes.

There are no obvious large holes, nor tears- seems equally good on both sides. There is some balling or pilling on the blanket surfaces; there are a couple of small holes; a few small spots of staining or discolouration; some discolouration within the fabric visible when back-lit - blends well when laid flat; fabric tone looks a little lighter towards the middle vs the sides - fade; there are some small holes over the surface and some clusters of small holes as well - likely moth damaged; 

This Blanket is Cream-to-Ivory in colour - a higher quality, finer weave - could be of a Cashmere or Merino blend - not certain as there is no label. Most likely all wool but may also be a high% wool blend material.

The hemmed ends have a matching-colour, blanket stitch finish which is in pretty good shape - loose, worn-away, or missing in places. The side selvage edges are manufactured in factory as such.

This Blanket measures - ~67 1/4" in length, at the center; ~63 1/2" across the width, at the center.

This Blanket weighs ~ 3 lbs, bagged.

SOME INTERESTING INFORMATION –

Processing Blankets, Once in Hand -

All Blankets are washed in Wool-Safe Laundry Detergent; dried on warm heat, until dry; photographed from both sides; folded and bagged loosely, then placed into a storage cupboard having cedar shingles throughout the cupboard until sold.

There are videos and web-sites on line which explain how wool items can be re-stretched to their proper shape or size (or closer to) – as shrinkage happens when washed and dried.

Blankets -

In 1340, Thomas Blanquette developed a fabric which became used as a bedding cloth – made of a heavily napped woolen weave – and the term Blanket was adopted.

Wool was an ideal material as this material was warm, fire resistant, and water repellant – however – generally itchy. To accompany woolen blankets, most often, sheets of cotton or linen were used next to one’s skin.

Today – blankets are made of a broad range of materials – cotton, wool, polyester and other synthetics, silk, linen …

Just as materials vary – so does the purpose of blankets – from baby-wraps and bedding; wraps and shawls; as groundcover on picnic; for people, their pets, and livestock; in industry … for protection of people and property.

Wool Blanket Labels –

Apparently, there are avid collectors of labels alone …

Blanket Sizes -

Although there is some variability – generally there are some accepted measurements for common sizes of blankets. Blankets of the antique-vintage era were likely made to smaller specifications for bedding.

Receiving – 40” x 40”

Crib – 45” x 60”

Throw – 52” x 60”

Twin or Single – 66” x (80-84) 90”

Full or Double – 90” x 108”

Queen – 90” x 108”

King – 108” x 108”

Saddle Blankets – 39” x 68”

Finished Edges –

The reason that items are made with a finished edge is - to give it a clean and tidy appearance; to keep the edge from fraying or unraveling when in use; to add decorative interest and detail to a project.

There are several different ways in which blanket edges are finished. Most commonly on Wool Blankets the side edges are selvedged – machine self-finished. The ends may have any number of finishing styles – some are associated with a style of blanket, manufacturer, or era of manufactured item.

Blanket Stitch –

The Blanket Stitch is a type of decorative stitch used to secure and reinforce the end of thicker materials – such as a Wool Blanket. The Stitch would be seen on both sides of the blanket with a rib along the outer edge.

The Blanket Stitch may also be referred to as a Cable Stitch or Crochet-Stitch depending on how it is used.

Satin Blanket Binding -

Blanket Binding refers to a fabric trim sewn over the outside edges (ends or all the way around) of a blanket – as a means of providing a finished edge. Satin is a common material used for blanket binding as it is soft, durable, and machine washable – sold pre-folded to facilitate its attachment to projects.

Selvage Edge -

A selvage or selveged edge of fabric is a self-finished edge – made in a way which will keep it from fraying or unraveling when in use. This selvage edge is often woven more densely to make it sturdier so that there is no need for binding, hemming, bias tape, nor any kind of finishing-stitch.

Balling or Pilling -

Balling or Pilling is quite common on wool, cashmere, or fabrics made of natural fibers. With regular gentle use and laundering, loose fibers within the weave of the fabric work themselves free and up to the fabric’s surface – then roll-up to little pill-size balls of fluff. 

SHIPPING -

Currently and until further notice - only shipping from within Canada by Canada Post - Monday-Friday – not weekends; not holidays. Please notify seller for process information.

To pay no shipping-handling - Local Porch Pick-Up always available for purchased items – please contact seller to make arrangements.

Shipping within Canada is calculated by eBay; Shipping to the USA should be calculated by eBay, if not – please contact seller for pricing; Shipping Internationally - by air & with tracking only - please contact seller for pricing.

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All hard-surface items are – well-washed in hot soapy water, rinsed, air-dried, photographed, wrapped in clean paper towel, packed, and placed into clean storage boxes until purchased.

I also refund shipping over-charges, if they are significantly over my actual cost to ship - normally, I am close to the actual cost.

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