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The famous Pendleton blanket
In 1909 three grandsons of an English weaver bought Pendleton Woolen Mills and built a new, more efficient plant, which quickly became known for its high-quality striped, plaid, and geometrically patterned Indian trade blankets. By 1930, Pendleton had taken over that market. Its blankets had become prized possessions on Indian reservations, and that hasn't changed over the years. See a sample of Pendleton blanket styles below, and be sure to hold your cursor over each image for caption information.
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Photos courtesy of Pendleton Woolen Mills
