Lot 222

Rare Beacon Blanket Circa Early 1900's

Estimate: $400 - $800

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For your bidding pleasure is this Rare Beacon Blanket Circa Early 1900's. The Beacon Manufacturing Company was located in New Bedford, Massachusetts, and originally they made reprocessed yarn. In 1904, the company was bought by the Charles D. Owen family, who really began the blanket and fabric company. The company grew to become the largest blanket manufacturer and one of the more iconic brands in U.S. textile history. This blanket shows warm designs of light blue medallions with waves of chevrons of the same color. When inspected closely there are subtle beige diamonds symetrically placed throughout this blanket. All of this is set to a salmon colored field with shades of pink throughout. This blanket shows a fringe to the sides of the blanket that ad to its character. Although there are some holes to this piece of American textile history the blanket is in good shape and would make a great addition to the home place to spice up conversation and the American spirit. The measurements of this blanket are

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