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Indian blanket†

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

Entry from the DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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a blanket made for or by Indians, formerly much used by them as a robe.

Quotations

1782

For Sale. . . . A Large assortment . . . Indian blanket Rugs. . . .

1824

There was nothing fanciful about his dress or horse furniture, save an Indian blanket, which was wrapped up like a horseman's cloak and fastened behind the saddle.

1907

Of course, in later years the common garment was the "Indian Blanket", sold by the Hudson's Bay Co.

1966

We smelled perfume and talcum from many Indian blankets. . . .