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four-point blanket 4-point blanket

• a famous woollen blanket first used as trading goods at the Hudson's Bay Company posts.

  See also: point blanket  

  • 1787  For Sale by Public Auction . . . A Parcel of New Goods not yet unpacked, consisting of 15 pairs of 4 point Blankets, 10 pieces of Red Strouds.
  • 1884  In the way of bedding, two pairs of four-point H.B. blankets which are very light and warm, are considered to be necessary for each man, and two men sleep together using the double allowance of blankets.
  • 1921  When she saw that I had nothing but a double "four-point" Hudson's Bay blanket, she offered to make me a complete suit. . . .
  • 1954  First was a bedroll with attached mattress, Hudson's Bay 4-point blanket, mosquito net large enough to cover the bed amply, a set of nested copper kettles, four to a set, cutlery, dishes, etc.