tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6093666650139166859.post51846486991647509..comments2024-03-26T20:00:38.042-07:00Comments on A Woodsrunner's Diary: About Period Blankets. Part 2.Keithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12562001301604097606noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6093666650139166859.post-15005972548791934282012-01-02T14:22:56.379-08:002012-01-02T14:22:56.379-08:00Doc, you made my day. Thank you, & thanks also...Doc, you made my day. Thank you, & thanks also for the questions.<br />Regards, Keith.Keithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12562001301604097606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6093666650139166859.post-85443997657434578132012-01-01T23:09:45.283-08:002012-01-01T23:09:45.283-08:00Thanks Keith, thats what I somewhat suspected. I&...Thanks Keith, thats what I somewhat suspected. I've always wondered how a -40 below night was even with a big point blanket or two. I look forward to your blog everyday, Keith.docfirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00347167869342527082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6093666650139166859.post-80308721891192155032012-01-01T15:51:23.216-08:002012-01-01T15:51:23.216-08:00Hi Shanon. I did not find any info suggesting that...Hi Shanon. I did not find any info suggesting that a particular weight was sold in any area. The point system was the indication of weight & size. The points ranged from 1 to 6 points. I guess one purchased whatever one could afford. <br />HUDSON BAY BLANKET WEIGHTS.<br />A full point measured 4 - 5.5 in.; a half point measured half that length. The standard measurements for a pair of 1 point blankets was: 2 ft. 8 in. wide by 8 ft. in length; with a weight of 3 lb. 1 oz. each. Points ranged from 1 to 6, increasing by halves depending upon the size and weight of the blanket. Hudson Bay site.<br /><br />A 1725 invoice listing merchandise for a trade company in Green Bay listed 2-point blankets, and a 1766 invoice from a Philadelphia company listed 4-point, 3-point and 2 1/2-point watch coats.<br />http://hrd7.tripod.com/hbc/hbc.htmlKeithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12562001301604097606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6093666650139166859.post-79072697411653776952012-01-01T02:12:23.029-08:002012-01-01T02:12:23.029-08:00keith,
Glad your back and hope you heal fast. I...keith,<br /> Glad your back and hope you heal fast. I was wondering if you knew what weight of blankets were traded in the northern regions of Canada? I'm curious what weight of blankets Hudson Bay might have traded further North like where I am at.<br /><br />Thanks, <br /><br />Shanondocfirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00347167869342527082noreply@blogger.com