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Pendleton

This nine-element robe, named after the esteemed Chief Joseph, was first introduced as an Indian trade blanket by Pendleton in the 1920s. Via "Language of the Robe."

 

For a discussion of recent questionable appropriations and the roots of "Indian Trade Blankets", check out this article: www.collectorsweekly.com/articles/why-the-native-fashion-...

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Uploaded on December 6, 2011
Taken on December 5, 2011