As a long time dealer and collector of these blankets, I try and have a varied offering of them for sale on my web site www.cindysantiquequilts.com . There you will find wool Indian trade blankets,, such as Pendleton's, J. Of the cotton camp blanket many are Beacons and some Esmonds. These blankets through the years have become very collectible and now there are a few select books on the subject
. Knowledge helps one in buying, but often it is the design or colors that may draw one to a particular blanket. Most have attractive patterns and colors, but there's always the exception. I try and stay away from the blend and offer mostly cotton. The trade blankets are wool. Whats great about these blankets too is that they can be mixed and used together and so many ways. Oh, they look great with vintage quilts too!! The prices range depending on condition, colors, pattern and rarity, so enjoy shopping them. Sometimes some natural use is fine for many, as like a good pair of worn/washed jeans, they are just so comfy!.
