Navajo Germantown child's blanket
Navajo Germantown child's blanket
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23 1/2” wide x 40” long
woven out of 4-ply commercial wools from Germantown, PA mills
dyes are synthetic
excellent condition. This blanket will benefit from cleaning.
circa 1880-1890s
ex: Descended in a family of sod pioneers; Private Collection; Marcy Burns American Indian Arts LLC; Private Collection
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The specific wools used in this blanket as well as the checkerboard designs, the inclusion of purple-dyed synthetic wool, and the eyedazzler motifs all identify this blanket as being from the late 19th century, right after the Navajo were forced onto Reservation. The weave is very fine, the design is sophisticated and fun, and the blanket is a size that can easily find a place within a home. It has survived the years in terrific condition.