Vibrant Ombre Beacon Indian Camp Blanket

Collectibles : Textiles : Blankets : Camp : Beacon

 

Wonderful vivid colors combined with shade or ombre tones give a very desert look to this spectacular vintage Indian pattern camp blanket. Colors include orange, red, turquoise, teal, green, with black and yellow ochre. Red orange satin binding on each end. Typical weave with cotton. Measures 66” x 82”. In excellent vintage condition with no obvious holes, or stains. Fabulous to display in your rustic cabin, western, ranch or lodge decor. Beacon makes warm friends. Beacon Manufacturing Company pitched its product as a modern marvel: a fluffier, less expensive, moth-proof alternative to wool that was easier to clean and just as warm. The cotton blankets were never sold to Indians. Rather, they were marketed from the outset as the proper choice for the beach, car, camp, summer cabin, etc. and primarily sold through dry goods stores and giant retailers like Sears and J.C. Penney. Machine wash in cold water on the gentle cycle. Revive the puffy "loft" by spinning in the dryer on low heat. I love and collect these wonderful blankets. Grab this one before I change my mind and keep it myself.

Item ID: RL 34763