OLD INDIAN WOOL TRADE BLANKET

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I HAVE FOR YOUR INTEREST AND BIDS AN OLD INDIAN TRADE BLANKET THAT IS THE LAST OF THREE BLANKETS BELONGING TO AN ELDERLY FRIEND OF MINE. THIS COMMERCIALLY MADE BLANKET IS WELL USED. IT IS BEAUTIFULLY WOVEN AND HAS ALL OF THE ORIGINAL BINDING (BUT VERY WORN) . IT DOES HAVE A PARTIAL LABEL BUT I CANNOT READ ANYTHING ON IT (SEE PICTURE). THE WEAVING PATTERN IS BEAUTIFUL AND IS REVERSED ON THE OPPOSITE SIDES. THIS IS A VERY COLORFUL BLANKET. PERHAPS SOMEONE VIEWING THIS LISTING WILL HAVE SOME PARTICULAR IDEA OF THE INDIAN ORIGINS OF THE PATTERN. ALSO, THE AGE IS NOT KNOWN, BUT THOUGHT TO BE AROUND 1920-30. THE BLANKET IS 55" X 67". IT HAS A TEAR THAT HAS BEEN REPAIRED (WITH LITTLE PUCKER -- SEE ELONGATED PICTURE), ALTHOUGH THE REPAIR IS DONE SO THAT IT DOESN'T SHOW MUCH. T ARE ALSO A VERY FEW SMALL MOTH "BITES" THAT CAN'T BE SEEN UNLESS YOU EXAMINE IT UP IN THE LIGHT. I HAVE TRIED TO DESCRIBE THIS WELL, BUT PLEASE USE THE PHOTOS AND IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, PLEASE "MESSAGE" ME. I WILL START THIS BLANKET AT A VERY REASONABLE OPENING BID AND T WILL NOT BE ANY RESERVE. Priority USPS shipping/mailing amount will be the exact amount quoted based on weight and your location/zip code. T will be a flat handling fee of $1 for each auction. Insurance is required. If more than one item is won from this seller within 10 days and they can be combined read more