Beacon Indian Blankets
Wrap up in a Beacon blanket! These Beacon Indian pattern blankets make good bed covers, sofa throws, wall art, table
covers, jackets(damaged ones) and much more. Beacon camp blankets are highly collectible and look good just stacked up
or hung on an old ladder. Beacon blankets were introduced in the early 1900's. Beacon blanket has become the generic
name for many cotton blankets, because not all blankets were made by the Beacon Manufacturing Company and the term
Beacon blanket is used loosly. Another company producing these camp blankets was the Esmond Mills Company of Esmond,
R.I.
Beacon blankets were introduced in the early 1900's. The Indian design camp blankets, as they are often called, were
sold at stores like Sears Roebuck & Co., Montgomery Ward, W.T. Grant, J.C. Penny, dry good stores and others as noted
in the book Beacon Blankets Make Warm Friends by Brownstein. They are easy to care for and are generally very washable.
Here's some good reading, along with great pictures, on blankets that is recommended: Language of the Robe- Robert
Kapoun, Chasing Rainbows-BarryFriedman, Beacon Blankets Make Warm Friends- Jerry and Kathy Brownstein.
I think of a beacon blanket in "earlier" days as one that was used in the 1930's to the 60's,,(and that's part of my
time era!!) that was used when traveling and thrown in the automobile just in case... also for the bunk, cabin or
childrens room or for the guest that needed an extra cover or thrown on the sofa for warming up when drafty. Some of
the Beacon blankets were of double length and one could lay on it and fold the rest of it over the top of oneself.. or
just use it as double cover. These Beacon blankets were generally floral or striped or had other non Indian patterns.
All blankets listed in this category will be cotton unless noted. They also come from a non smoking home and will
usually have been cleaned. There may be the occasional age spot, but these blankets aren't "new". One of the great
features of these camp blankets, as they have good texture, are not usually scratchy, feel good next to the skin, and
can be washed or dry cleaned if preferred. Some collectors/clients like the blankets that have been used some and have
that certain "feel", washed a few times , but not abused, so not quite that "out of the box" feel and look. Buy what
you like and will enjoy .
This great looking cotton Beacon Indian pattern blanket has a great pattern and displays so well. The condition is
excellent and has had very light use if any at all. It's just a plain gorgeous blanket with strong color and pattern.
The 2 ends are bound with the original blanket binding. Great decorating blanket and sure fine to use.
Price: $565.00
(Item: B-517)
Wow,, what a beautiful cotton blanket this is and the condition is mint, as it looks like it hasn't been used or
possibly never washed. It is clean and ready to enjoy. The colors and pattern are what make this blanket so wonderful.
It is deep indigo blue, green shades, blood red, yellow and has the original satin binding, as shown. The feel and
texture of the blanket is excellent. These blankets don't come along often in this condition so take a good look.
Displays well and also great to hang on a wall.
Price: $625.00
(Item: B-507)
This is a wonderful old cotton Indian camp blanket made by the Esmond Company. The blanket is in excellent condition
with only some slight thinning near the edge. The blanket is clean and ready to use. It is cotton and has a great
geometric pattern with colors of green, wine, pumpkin and soft blue. The original whip stitched binding on the 2 ends
shows where the original label was located on the edge. Great for decorating with or fine to cover up with as being
cotton, it has a good feel. Take a look!
(Item: B-506)
This Beacon Indian blanket is in excellent condition with only some light wear in some of the blue satin binding as
shown. The cotton blanket is 72x78. The camp blanket has good body and displays nicely. Popular colors of reds, blues,
and greens and having a good Indian pattern. It's been freshly washed and is very usable. Check it out.
Price: $375.00
(Item: B-463)
Chasing Rainbows: Collecting American Indian Trade & Camp Blankets (bk- 447) Author Barry Friedman with James Collins
and Gary Diamond , photographs by Gary Diamond. This is a great book containing information regarding Indian trade
blankets with lots of text and superb photographs. I personally recommend this book. Shipping media mail is included in
price of $56.00 in the U.S. lower 48 states. Request total for shipping elsewhere.
Price: $56.00
(Item: BK-447)
Beacon Blanket with Original Label(b-361)- Circa 1930's, Size 65x75. The condition of this blanket is very good with
just a handful of the fringe gone, about 5 strands. A handsome plaid cotton blanket of green ,deep chocolate brown ,and
cream and a touch of red. Original Beacon label still attached. Displays well.
Price: $165.00
(Item: B-361)
Beacon Indian Blanket- Small Scale- Blues- Apricot(b-356)- Circa 1930's, size 63x76. The condition of this nice smaller
scale blanket is very good with only wear on the binding , as shown. An attractive blanket that displays nicely. No
label, but sure looks like a Beacon brand.
Price: $435.00
(Item: B-356)
Beacon/Esmond? Indian Blanket- Brown-Green-Black(b-276) Circa 1930's, size 79x71. This handsome cotton blanket has lots
of body and thickness. Condition is excellent. The 2 ends are self bound. The more I look at this pattern, it makes me
think it may actually be an Esmond brand blanket, but there is no label, so.... Hangs and displays nicely. Fresh and clean.
Price: $435.00
(Item: B-276)
Beacon Indian Camp Blanket-Blue,green,red(b-238) Circa 1930's, size 73x83. The condition of this cotton blanket is
excellent. It has been washed once and is ready to use. Lots of body and thickness. The 2 ends are self bound and the
sides are a finished selvedge. There looks to be a manufactures flaw?, in the upper corner, shown, where the fabric is
split. There is a blanket similar to this in Chasing Rainbows- Freidman on page 228. A great blanket to use or display.
Price: $435.00
(Item: B-238)
Beacon Indian Blanket-Blues, red, green, yellow(b-219) Circa 1930's, size 65x76. This fabulous Indian camp blanket is in
excellent condition. It has a blanket satin binding on the 2 ends and has the finished edge on the sides. A wonderful
cotton blanket with lots of body. No label. Great blanket for a collection.
Price: $595.00
(Item: B-219)
Beacon Indian Blanket-red, yellow, blue, green(b-200)- circa1930's, size 62x75. Condition of this cotton blanket is
excellent. Small scale patten with lots of rich color. Bound with blanket tape. Lots of body and thickness.
Price: $545.00
(Item: B-200)
Beacon Indian Blanket- purple,grn,blue(b-191) Circa 1930's, size 63x82. Excellent condition. Original red binding .
Fresh and clean. Wonderful unusual colors. Lots of body and thickness.
Price: $425.00
(Item: B-191)
Beacon Indian Blanket-Shawl-red,blue,green, b#151- Circa 1940's, size 75x64 inches not including the fringe.Condition is
very good. The blanket has a wonderful geometric pattern in a smaller scale. No thinning or pilling. Has a good medium
thickness and has been washed. There is a small nick on the edge, shown, and a couple pieces of fringe gone. Clean and
fresh.
Price: $365.00
(Item: B-151)
Beacon Indian Camp Blanket-Shawl- Mint- Circa pre 1950's, size 63x75 w/o the fringe. Cotton with a reversible pattern.
Gorgeous colors of deep country blue, black, rusty-brown and white. Condition is absolutely mint, unwashed and looks
unused. A thick blanket with lots of body. Again, this is an attractive blanket.
Price: $475.00
(Item: B-141)