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Wearing Blanketca. 1870; Navajo; Wool; height 193 cm (76 in.); Gift of Descendants of Helen Weeks Winchester and Captain Harrison Samuel Weeks; 1987.93 |
This blanket was purchased from a Navajo woman by Captain Harrison Samuel Weeks in 1876 while he was stationed at Fort Union, New Mexico. It was meant to be worn around the shoulders with the large central panel falling vertically down the back. During the 19th century the introduction of new commercial dyes and yarns and the growth of a tourist market spurred by the opening of trading posts sparked creative experimentation with color and complex designs.  JPEG, 79K | |
