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Chasing Rainbows: Collecting American Indian Trade & Camp Blankets

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Chasing Rainbows: Collecting American Indian Trade & Camp Blankets
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Chasing Rainbows is the bible of Indian trade and camp blanket collecting and belongs in the library of every collector. With more than 350 full-color and black-and-white photographs of magnificent blankets, original catalog pages and historic pictures of Native Americans this book covers the 1892-1942 golden age of Indian blanket manufacturing.Â

The history of every manufacturer is thoroughly examined and examples of their most stunning blankets showcased. Additionally, there is a chapter on labels that can help you identify any blanket you might find along with a chapter on caring for vintage blankets. This and Barry Friedman's follow-up book Still Chasing Rainbows are the definitive volumes on this fascinating subject.
Country USA
Brand Brand: Bulfinch
Manufacturer Bulfinch
Binding Hardcover
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780821227589
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

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