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Navajo (Dine) Germantown blanket

Offered by: Marcy Burns American Indian Arts LLC

Description
Eyedazzler design, woven out of 4-ply Germantown wools
excellent condition
ex: Marcy Burns American indian Arts; Private Collection

The railroads reached the Southwest by 1880. This dramatically impacted the trade of Navajo goods, giving a direct outlet for the textiles and jewelry that they produced. In return, the railroads offered a steady supply of commercial wools from the country's leading textile mills, which were located in the Germantown area of Philadelphia. These wools were made available to the best Navajo weavers, who loved the brilliant hues of the synthetically-dyed wool. In turn, the Navajo responded by weaving textiles in "eye dazzler" designs.

The Germantown blankets produced by the Navajo in the 1880s-1910 were highly prized by traders and collectors as the finest Navajo textiles being woven at that time.

The particular wools as well as design date this textile to about 1900. Classic Navajo serapes had 5 bands with the central band usually being a serrated design similar to this but not nearly as large. Note that in this blanket the central band has been enlarged so that it becomes the major design element.

More Information

Period:	19th Century
Materials:	excellent condition
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	American Indian, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	MC1099
Incollect Reference #:	354306

Dimensions

W.	32 in;	H.	48 in;
W.	81.28 cm;	H.	121.92 cm;

Message from Seller:

For over thirty years, Marcy Burns American Indian Arts LLC has been nationally recognized as a premier dealer in antique American Indian basketry, textiles, pottery and jewelry, including Native American and Classic Designer jewelry from Taxco, Mexico.