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 .
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This is an excellent handsome-looking Beacon Indian blanket. It is cotton and has the popular predominant colors of red, bue and green. The 2 ends are self bound. This is a blanket that has a great feel and has lots of body and is a good thickness. A great looking blanket that is ready to enjoy. There's a blanket of this pattern in the book "Beacon Blankets Make Warm Friends" by Brownstein. It's on page 130 upper right. It notes in the book "This Indian design was originally produced in the 1930's as an Ombre but this particular blanket is not an Ombre." This a great reference book for Beacon blankets and has lots of pictures. This is a super nice blanket.
Price: $685.00
(Item: B-627)
This attractive cotton Beacon Indian blanket is in very good condition. The colors are great and it displays well. This design is an Ombre pattern and very desirable especially in these colors. It has the original binding. It has been washed and is clean and ready to use. There is a small woven mend as shown nearer the edge. There is a blanket with the same pattern of this on page 89 in the book Beacon Blankets Make Warm Friends by Brownstein which also mentions this being a late 20's blanket. A nice one to add to a collection.
Price: $645.00
(Item: B-626)
This handsome Beacon Indian blanket is in unused condition. Actually a shawl as it has the fringed edge. The measurements do not include the fringe. Looks to have never been washed. Great colors and shades. It has the original Beacon label, as shown. There is a blanket with this same pattern shown in the book, Beacon Blankets Make Warm Friends by Brownstein on page 80 upper left display. An original catalog helped to identify the pattern. Blankets like this don't come along every day. Displays nicely.
(Item: B-618)
This nice cotton Indian patterned camp blanket is in very good condition. Ready to use. On one side of the blanket, the pattern is on blue ground and the other side there is more of a banded look with reds on the ends. Self bound on the 2 ends. Displays well and a good cuddle blanket.
Price: $395.00
(Item: B-617)
This original Esmond Indian blanket is in excellent condition. It has great colors of purple, green, black and salmon. It still retains the original Esmond label on the edge, as shown. The binding is whip stitched on the 2 ends. The blanket displays well and is ready to use. A nice pattern of an Esmond blanket.
(Item: B-615)
This cotton Beacon Indian camp blanket is in excellent condition. Nice and fresh and clean. Great colors of lavender, green, camel, sunset with a maroon binding which may not be original, but if replaced was done many, many years ago and actually looks very good on the blanket. The size is great to hang or use for display or a couch , etc. It has a real nice feel and wonderful graphics.
Price: $495.00
(Item: B-614)
This vintage western-themed cotton blanket is in excellent condition, as it doesn't look to have been used. It has a wonderful pattern of Longhorns in the top corner with a trailing lasso and brands. The bottom border has a western fence and the lasso wraps around it. A very usable blanket and these are washable. It has the original Chatham blanket label. Looks good hanging or used on a bed. Note the background color is different on each side, so a very reversable blanket. Great to snuggle up too also.
Price: $365.00
(Item: B-613)
This Beacon blanket is in unwashed and looks to be in unused mint conditon. Sharp graphic colors of black, green cheddar and camel. It has the original red binding. Nice blanket to use or display or add to a collection.
(Item: B-565)
This colorful attractive cotton Ombre Beacon camp blanket is in very good condition with a few slight spots as shown. The colors and pattern are great. Shows very well. The feel of the blanket has good body and the original red binding is attached. The pictures show the beauty of this blanket. It is clean and ready to use. There is one similar to this in the book Beacon Blankets Make Warm Friends by Brownstein on page 125. A grand Ombre blanket.
Price: $425.00
(Item: B-564)
This is an excellent condition Indian camp blanket that has great colors and a good feel. It's cotton and is self bound
on the 2 ends. Size 70x75. The pattern is very desirable so take a look and decide if this blanket is for you. Washed
and ready to
enjoy.
Price: $565.00
(Item: B-536)
This is a nice usable good condition cotton camp blanket with good colors and has the patina of use, but mostly on the
ends, as shown. Great colors of dark lavender, green, salmon and black. It has been washed and is ready to use or
display.This is an Esmond brand of blanket and still has some of the tag on the edge in the binding, as shown.
(Item: B-514)
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. This book is a favorite of many of
the blanket collectors and has a wealth of information. 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 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)
