Vintage Blankets
The first time any piece of cloth or bedding was called a “blanket” was in 1340, when Thomas Blanquette, a Flemish weaver living in England, developed a heavily napped woollen weave. In the early days, all blankets were made of wool, which provided warmth and was resistant to fire. Thinner, skin-friendly sheets were made of cotton or linen.
These days, though, the term blanket may be applied to quilts, bedspreads, comforters, and duvets....Continue Reading