Up for sale is a remarkably well-preserved, authentic antique Native American style "Banded Robe" trade blanket manufactured by the historic Jacobs Oregon City Woolen Mills in Oregon City, Oregon. Because the mill permanently closed its doors in 1932 during the Great Depression, this stunning piece is guaranteed to be an authentic antique dating from the 1910s to the late 1920s. This blanket features a highly striking Nine-Element Banded design utilizing a vibrant colorway of crimson red, spring green, sandy tan, cream, and deep chocolate brown accents. The pattern beautifully incorporates classic stacked geometric chevrons and a nested diamond chain-link motif flanked by arrows. True to classic trade blankets of this era, the weave is fully reversible, showcasing a gorgeous inverted color profile on the opposite side. Label / Markings: Includes its original, highly coveted black-and-gold Genuine Jacobs "Fearless" Virgin Wool woven fabric tag featuring the signature winged eagle/phoenix crest on the right side. While the tag shows vintage abrasion and wear, the brand text remains identifiable—a true rarity, as most scratchy labels were cut off by users over the last century. Dimensions:
Condition Report: This blanket is in excellent antique condition, especially given its ~100-year age.
* Wool Body: Outstanding. The wool nap is thick, dense, and heavy. There are no apparent moth tracks, valleys, or holes in the main body fabric. The colors remain incredibly bright with zero bleeding. * Edge Binding: The original cream felt edge binding is fully intact but shows typical, honest signs of age and light use, including minor nicks, small spots of fraying, and light stitch separation along the edges (please see close-up photos for exact details).
This is a premier investment-grade piece of Americana textile history, perfect for a rustic cabin, Southwestern decor, or a dedicated vintage blanket collection.