With the tax savings realized by the donations, the company established the hbc history foundation hbchf to provide operating funds for the continued maintenance of these two. Hbc was a fur trading business for most of its history, a past that is entwined with the colonization of british north america and the development of canada. These stripped blankets were created by the hudson s bay company in the northern part of north america in 1780. The true hudsons bay blankets were made in england. The country of adventurers hudsons bay company history. In 1994, hbc donated the hudsons bay company archives to the provincial archives of manitoba and the hudsons bay company museum collection to the manitoba museum.
The early history of the hudsons bay company comes alive in these true tales of furtrade wars, incredible wilderness journeys, hardships and danger. Courtesy hudsons bay company archives, winnipeg, manitoba. Some were tailored for and sold by the bay, others, while they bear the fabric tag showing they were made from hudsons bay blankets, were made into coats by and were retailed by third party companies, as is the case with the red maine guide coat pictured below. Vintage hudson bay coat 4 point wool blanket coat womens small gorgeous. We have other titles by this author, please contact us direct for further details. From its beginnings as the largest land owner in north america, to its role in the french and indian war, this is a brief history of the hudsons bay company. It is enjoyed as much today as when it was first introduced into. Vtg schaefer outfitter mens xl cream wool coat hudson bay style stripes 60s 70s.
Henry hudson first entered the bay that would later bear his name looking to pass it by. If you have a hudsons bay point blanket this is a must read. The hudsons bay company is now a wellknown retail group that claims to be the oldest company in north america, and it includes saks fifth avenue and lord and taylor among its department stores. With eriks extensive research, the splendid and the vile highlights the leadership of winston churchill during one of the darkest years in britains history. The hudsons bay company coat of arms has remained a constant corporate identifier for. In 1811, a new style of coat was created using the point blanket. Hbc heritage our history the hbc point blanket history. Hudsons bay company, the epic story by christopher. A foundation, hudsons bay company history foundation funded through the tax savings resulting from the donation, was established to support the operations of the hbc archive as a division.
See more ideas about hudson bay, canadian history and fur trade. At the time, the only history books were very large. Appears in 185 books from 18162007 page 376 and thou shalt teach them ordinances and laws, and shalt shew them the way wherein they must walk, and the work that they must do. A foundation, hudsons bay company history foundation funded through the tax. A blanket so importantit even has a book written about it. Dec 22, 2000 buy the remarkable history of the hudson s bay company. A year later, alexander murray, another hudsons bay man, started a new post about three miles upstream from the mouth of the porcupine, well beyond the arctic circle. Buy the remarkable history of the hudsons bay company.
Including that of the french traders of northwestern canada and of the northwest, xy, and astor fur companies 9781421269894. Buy a point blanket direct from the bay and you may get a copy for free. Proof positive, if any were needed, of the aptness of hbcs proud claim. See more ideas about hudson bay, fur trade and mountain man. A brief history of canadas iconic hudsons bay blanket.
Typically, the wool blankets were traded with native americans for pelts. Common research topics hudsons bay company archives search. Extra large hudsons bay blanket coat vintagehaberdashers blog. Etsy has thousands of handcrafted and vintage products that perfectly fit what youre searching for. Cash advances to officers and servants gg cash advances to. The hudsons bay company hbc, chartered 2 may 1670, is the oldest incorporated jointstock merchandising company in the englishspeaking world. A hudsons bay point blanket is a type of wool blanket traded by the hudsons bay company hbc in british north america now canada and the united states during the 1700s and 1800s. Today the company runs department stores throughout canada.
Hudson bay encompasses 1,230,000 km 2 470,000 sq mi, making it the secondlargest water body using the term bay in the world after the bay of bengal. Books listing cargo packages and their marks on the homeward voyages of the prince rupert, ocean nymph and cam owen. A history of the hudson valley by vernon benjamin the erie canal put the empire in empire state, reducing the cost of shipping a ton of freight from buffalo to new york from. The hudsons bay company is as canadian as canadian gets, in fact its history of. This is a pre1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. The book looks at life in wilds of north america during the authors six years residence in the territories of the the hon. Hbc heritage is an internal department of hudsons bay company. Discover all the extraordinary items our community of craftspeople have to offer and find the perfect gift for your loved one or yourself. I do not know the history of how the three were written, but this first book seems like it was originally intended to be a coffee table book on the hbc.
Mirroring the mackinaw craze of 19121915, the style. The bay has been around for 345 years and continues to thrive as a north american department store found. Hudson bay by ballantyne abebooks shop for books, art. Jul 28, 20 the hudsons bay blanket coat enjoyed a surge of popularity on the united states market in the mid through late 1930s. The company is named for the hudson bay and the blankets were typically traded to first nations in exchange for beaver pelts. Oct 22, 2014 its story is a page out of alaskas history. The remarkable history of the hudson s bay company. The hudson s bay company continues to operate today, albeit without its monopoly of trade, its territory, and administrative rights in the west that were granted under its first charter. Hudsons bay blanket coats vintagehaberdashers blog. Moreover thou shalt provide out of all the people able men, such as fear god, men of truth, hating covetousness, and place such over them, to be rulers of thousands. One of a kind womens hudsons bay 100 % pure virgin wool coat have checked internet for a comparable, but unable to find the same style this is a capelet. One aspect of the companys operations was the hudson s bay company stores, trading posts that were established across northern canada. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
The hudsons bay company is a canadian retail business group. We offer carhartt jackets, jeans, sweatshirts, bibs, and pants. Significance to canada the hudson bay company holds a significant place in canadian history because it is the longest running and most successful canadian originated retailer. You may copy it, give it away or reuse it under the terms of the project gutenberg license included with this ebook or online at.
Cash advances to officers and servants gg cash advances to officers and servants kept by outfit year, with an index by name in alphabetical order for commissioned officers, clerks etc. Made from hudsons bay point blankets, these striped coats are iconically canadian. The history of the hudson bay company by derek brockbank on prezi. Publisher assouline launches coffee table book about hudsons. With eriks extensive research, the splendid and the vile highlights the. Today, this is the only part of the company operation remaining, in the form of department stores under the name the bay. To hudson, the new world a vast, untamed wilderness was simply a barrier to the rich. Can i find additional information in books and articles.
Dec 28, 2011 publisher assouline launches coffee table book about hudsons bay company. For over two centuries the hudsons bay company point blanket has been a familiar item in canada and around the world. Shop hudsons bay for handbags, womens and mens clothing and shoes, and housewares. The history of the hudson bay company by derek brockbank on. Mirroring the mackinaw craze of 19121915, the style was brought over the border to the us by tourists and seasonal workers who had seen the coats in use in canada and been impressed with their warmth and durability. Hudsons bay company kids britannica kids homework help. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Hudson bay striped belted point blanket wool coat double breasted size large. We are committed to the preservation, education, and promotion of hudsons bay companys history and the ongoing. The hudsons bay company collaborates with worldfamous. In those early days, the hudson bay point blanket first introduced in 1780 was often traded in exchange for beaver pelts. We are committed to the preservation, education, and promotion of hudsons bay companys history and the ongoing care and maintenance of the companys historical hbc corporate art, artifact, image, and reference collections. Hudson bay companythere is a previous owners inscription inside the book dated 1922.
Types of post records common research topics hudsons bay. The crest is bookended by hbc stripes, and features a small, heavyweight. Lots more to know here but this is an entertaining start. One aspect of the companys operations was the hudsons bay company stores, trading posts that were established across northern canada. Good introduction to the history of the hudsons bay company and the blanket. Hudsons bay point blanket the canadian encyclopedia. Hudson bay blankets by woolrich from dann, complete collection. An illustrated history of the hudsons bay company newman, peter c.
Mar, 2019 the hudsons bay company hbc, chartered 2 may 1670, is the oldest incorporated jointstock merchandising company in the englishspeaking world. The hbc family of stores the bay, zellers, home outfitters and shop. I have read all three of newmans hudsons bay trilogy, and enjoyed all three. Save 20% off the retail price of all books with code readbooks update. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids. The hudsons bay blanket coat enjoyed a surge of popularity on the united states market in the mid through late 1930s. Hudson bay company wool jacket striped vintage canada blanket coat winter xl. The hudsons bay company hbc had been trading blankets.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Jan 12, 2017 from its beginnings as the largest land owner in north america, to its role in the french and indian war, this is a brief history of the hudson s bay company. Illustrated history of the hudson bay company first edition by peter charles newman, kevin j. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. This book is great, it goes into the history and other areas of the blankets history. The project gutenberg ebook of the remarkable history of the. You may think that you know a lot about history, but with a slight twist, the pieces of the story fall into a new perspective. Apr 17, 2009 the early history of the hudson s bay company comes alive in these true tales of furtrade wars, incredible wilderness journeys, hardships and danger. Map of hudsons bay company territory with the united states below dotted line lower left, 1800s. Good introduction to the history of the hudson s bay company and the blanket.
The bay is named after henry hudson, an englishman sailing for the dutch east india company, and after whom the river that he explored in 1609 is also named. The country of adventurers hudsons bay company was incorporated on may 2, 1670, and was known as the company of adventurers of england trading into hudsons bay. Publisher assouline launches coffee table book about hudsons bay company. Hudsons bay company hit bay stores nationally midoctober and will be available for giftgiving throughout the 2011 holiday season until all 12,000 units sell out. The hudsons bay company is the oldest company in canada. The blanket design was introduced in the late 1700s by the hbc, and the material was soon adapted into coats by fur traders. Painting by stephen pearce, courtesy british columbia archives, victoria, b. Point blanket coats remained popular in canada, first as utilitarian garments, later as fashion. Moreover, the historical record indicates that the company used the.
Find new and preloved hudson bay items at up to 70% off retail prices. A foundation, hudson s bay company history foundation funded through the tax savings resulting from the donation, was established to support the operations of the hbc archive as a division of the archives of manitoba, along with other activities and programs. Photo via very few blankets hold the iconic status that hudson s bay point blankets do. Due to the current circumstances delays of 12 days are likely. Some were tailored for and sold by the bay, others, while they bear the fabric tag showing they were made from hudsons bay. The blankets were typically traded to first nations and native americans in. Founded by the extraordinary adventurers and renegades radisson and des groseilliers, the hbc attracted many memorable characters. Many hudson s bay company stores were, until quite recently, the only stores in remote.