Language of the Robe: American Indian Trade Blankets

by Robert W. Kapoun and Charles J. Lohrmann

Book Overview

From the history of the trade blanket to contemporary collectible blankets to designs of the major trade blanket manufacturers such as Pendleton Woolen Mills, Racine Woolen Mills, and Buell... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0879054689
• ISBN13: 9780879054687
• Release Date: January 1992
• Publisher: Peregrine Smith Books
• Length: 179 Pages
• Weight: 2.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.8" x 11.3"

Customer Reviews

Very interesting

Very interesting, shows a living history of the trade blankets thru facts and personal stories. Explains how the trade blanket came about and its importance in American History. A variety of blanket photos.

A fascinating, unusual history

Over three hundred photos beautifully spice a history and survey of pre-World War II Indian trade blankets, revealing not only examples from the five major manufacturers, but some surprises confronting the common myth of Native blanket-making. Collectors, textile artists and Native American history enthusiasts alike receive a thorough survey of these blankets, how they became a symbol of Native history, and how they were traded and constructed. From machinery purchases and business transactions within the manufacturing industry to how tribal customers directed the Indian trade blanket designs and manufacturing process, LANGUAGE OF THE ROBE is a fascinating, unusual history. Diane C. Donovan California Bookwatch