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Diné [Navajo], Germantown Child's Blanket
Diné [Navajo], Germantown Child's Blanket
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Description
Diné [Navajo] Germantown Child's Blanket, ca. 1865-1875
commercial yarns, aniline dyes

This is a wonderful and unique example of a period child’s blanket. It still has the remains of the multicolored fringe that was added by an obviously proud mother. Based upon the analysis of Dr. Teresa Wilkins of the University of New Mexico, this blanket was made “with commercial [Germantown] yarn re-twisted by the weaver for a hard, tight finish”. The tightness of the weaver made it waterproof. Through an analysis of the threads, she estimated that the blanket was made between 1865 and 1875. That being the case, it is entirely possible that it was carried on the “Long Walk” to Lincoln County, NM.
49 x 37 in. (124.46 x 93.98 cm.)
The Victor Walker Collection
Tanner's Indian Arts, Gallup, New Mexico, 2003
Private Collection, Texas
Condition
The weaving is in overall very good condition. One small moth hole at center. Sides A and B equal in coloration and toning.

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Diné [Navajo], Germantown Child's Blanket

Estimate $3,000 - $5,000
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