Language of the robe : American Indian trade blankets /
Over the many generations since Native Americans began trade with Europeans, few items have become so closely identified with the Indigenous American cultures as has the American Indian trade blanket. From the history of the trade blanket to contemporary collectible blankets to designs of the major...
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| Language: | English |
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Salt Lake City, Utah :
Gibbs Smith,
[1997]
Salt Lake City, Utah : [1997] |
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| Summary: | Over the many generations since Native Americans began trade with Europeans, few items have become so closely identified with the Indigenous American cultures as has the American Indian trade blanket. From the history of the trade blanket to contemporary collectible blankets to designs of the major trade blanket manufacturers such as Pendleton Woolen Mills, Racine Woolen Mills, and Buell Manufacturing Company, Language of the Robe presents the bright colors and intricately woven patterns The best book ever for collectors of Native American trade blankets. Gives classifications and history of trade blankets Hallmark to American Indian trade blankets. Beautifully illustrated with over 370 photographs, this handsome volume explains how the blanket is an important acknowledgment of friendship, gratitude and respect |
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| Item Description: | Originally published: Peregrine Smith Books, c1992. 1997 is the 1st pbk. ed "Peregrine Smith books." |
| Physical Description: | xi, 179 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cm xi, 179 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 178) Includes bibliographical references (page 178) |
| ISBN: | 0879054689 (hardcover) 0879054689 0879058110 (pbk.) 0879058110 |