{"title":"Navajo Germantown Blankets","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"050418-36-navajo-germantown-blanket-modified-storm-pattern-anna","title":"Navajo Germantown Blanket; Modified Storm Pattern; \"ANNA\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eca 1890\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e72.5\" x 45.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith uncommon black and white \"Salt and Pepper\" Germantown Yarns. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a Storm Pattern layout; a commissioned item for \"ANNA\"; has a matching Germantown Purse ( sku: 050418-15 )\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45877093171365,"sku":"050418-36","price":9250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/s725348264778838518_p413_i18_w733.jpg?v=1757344792"},{"product_id":"100828-02-navajo-germantown-child-blanket-circa-1890-33-x-52","title":"Navajo Germantown Child Blanket","description":"\u003cp\u003ec.1890\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e52\" x 33\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith minor wear of the fringe in the Hand Hold areas of a shoulder blanket, evidence if traditional use. \u003cbr\u003eBeautiful wool and condition.\u003cbr\u003eExceptional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA particularly fine Germantown blanket with striking colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful piece and is overall in excellent condition. A very artistic statement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the early reservation period (1868-1900) the Navajo were able to supplement their hand spun wool yarns with various trade yarns such as those made in Germantown, PA. The yarn was shipped via rail to the trading posts in Arizona and New Mexico and then traded or sold to the weavers on the reservation. Germantown Yarns were used as the weft of the blanket with the earlier Germantown trade yarns (1870-1874) being 3-ply, and the later yarns (1875-1910) were 4-ply yarns. In rare cases, the plies were taken apart and the very fine yarn was used. Of fine quality and with bright color, the Germantown yarns yielded some of the most skillful and dazzling blankets of the late 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat most Germantown blankets (circa 1870-1910) were woven on a cotton warp foundation, the majority were lost to damage, and relatively few have survived. The combination of rarity, fine weave, and vivid design have made Navajo Germantown Blankets a highly sought-after item to the collectors market.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45877094580389,"sku":"100828-02","price":5850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/100828-02_1_e9108a14-98ca-4901-816e-9a9b8aa22a77.jpg?v=1760820317"},{"product_id":"140627-07-navajo-germantown-late-classic-serape-with-indigo-wool-warp","title":"Navajo Germantown Late Classic Serape with Indigo, Wool Warp","description":"\u003cp\u003eca 1880-1890\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e77\" x 61\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very handsome and traditional layout; with uncommon use of wool warp, some of it the dark indigo dyed wool.  Overall in excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45877128298661,"sku":"140627-07","price":15500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/s725348264778838518_p1712_i21_w688.jpg?v=1757345121"},{"product_id":"110524-03-navajo-germantown-saddle-blanket","title":"Navajo Germantown Saddle Blanket","description":"\u003cp\u003eca 1900\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e25\" x 27\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWoven with fine Germantown yarns, with very minor wear; recently professionally cleaned. A very handsome example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45877130002597,"sku":"110524-03","price":2300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/s725348264778838518_p1769_i1_w800.jpg?v=1757344938"},{"product_id":"1427-28-navajo-american-flannel-pictorial-blanket-65-x-96","title":"Navajo American Solid Raveled Flannel Field with Germantown details;  Pictorial Blanket","description":"\u003cp\u003eca 1880\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e96\" x 65\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNavajo Rug, Germantown - American Flannel with Whirling Log, Tomahawks, Bows and Arrows. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA truly unique Navajo blanket that was found in a chest in Beverly Hills, CA apparently untouched for over 100 years. Looks brand new. Fully raveled flannel filed that has a sturdy body with details with germantown trade yarns.  Early tie down marks reveal the old style loom used to make this blanket. Possibly commission by an Army Officer. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn exceptional blanket in every regard. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45877130395813,"sku":"1427-28","price":45000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/s725348264778838518_p1801_i10_w593.jpg?v=1757345137"},{"product_id":"5080-03-navajo-pictorial-blanket-with-houses-or-trains-early-germantown-blanket","title":"Navajo Pictorial Blanket with houses or Trains ; Early Germantown Blanket","description":"\u003cp\u003ec. 1890\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e107\" x 70\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery fine house pictorial. Near Mint Condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45877150941349,"sku":"5080-03","price":13800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/s725348264778838518_p2449_i9_w793.jpg?v=1757348227"},{"product_id":"171128-01-antique-navajo-germantown-blanket","title":"Antique Navajo Germantown Blanket","description":"\u003cp\u003ec. 1870-1880\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e83\" x 59\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNavajo Blanket with Spiderwoman Cross Motif.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3 ply trade wool and hand spun wool warp and weft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith early 3 ply trade wool black, purple, red and white and with the majority of the red field in hand spun aniline red dyed wool; hand spun wool warp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecently obtained from private collection; this would improve with a professional minor cleaning and minor repairs that our gallery offers, but we will show it during this holiday season as is.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45877186822309,"sku":"171128-01","price":14500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/171128-01_1.jpg?v=1760813520"},{"product_id":"5132-01-navajo-chiefs-shoulder-blanket-germantown","title":"Navajo Chiefs Shoulder Blanket; Germantown","description":"\u003cp\u003ec. 1890\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e57\" x 64 1\/2\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful, very artistic example with optical play. Recently professionally cleaned and detailed. With a change of color on the top end, typical of some shoulder blankets and when worn traditionally provides a beautiful contrasting lapel . Has very inor wear typical of age, but overall in remarkably excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45877225619621,"sku":"191209-01","price":15000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/s725348264778838518_p4537_i1_w1000.jpg?v=1757348247"},{"product_id":"180326-01-navajo-germantown-eye-dazzler-blanket","title":"Navajo Germantown Eye Dazzler Blanket","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. 1890\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e101\" x 56 1\/2\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecently Professionally Cleaned. A spectacular example in Excellent condition. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45877429141669,"sku":"180326-01","price":24500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/180326-01_1_82eedca2-4c20-4ce7-95ee-46316f57d194.jpg?v=1760812390"},{"product_id":"220608-01-navajo-late-classic-childs-wearing-blanket","title":"Navajo Late Classic Wearing Blanket with Home Spun Yarn Raveled Bayeta,","description":"\u003cp\u003e52.25\" x 33.5\"  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ec. 1875-1880\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescription\/Condition: This weaving is in good to fair condition; with slight weft wear, faint spotting, and noticeable fading to one side. There has been a velcro strip sewn onto one side. The warp count is 10, and the weft count is 56, per inch. Provenance: Acquired from Frances Hamilton White Collection (1933-2021). Frances Hamilton White was known for her exquisite taste in Native American Art and spent a lifetime carefully curating, adding only the best examples to her collection. Her extensive painting collection was recently sold at Christie's. Ex Joe Tanner personal collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45877524758693,"sku":"220608-01","price":9500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/s725348264778838518_p8401_i1_w702.jpg?v=1757346996"},{"product_id":"230411-01-navajo-germantown-blanket","title":"Navajo Germantown Blanket","description":"\u003cp\u003eca 1900\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e80\" x 51\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStriking bold design; Red field with Arrows, Whirling Logs and various other motifs. Has small cloth loops hand sewn to top used for hanging (removed on request). Show only very slight surface soil. Overall in Excellent Condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45877664612517,"sku":"230411-01","price":8750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/s725348264778838518_p10135_i6_w722.jpg?v=1757347368"},{"product_id":"230206-32-navajo-germantown-freemasonry-blanket","title":"Navajo Germantown Pictorial \"Freemasonry\" Blanket","description":"\u003cp\u003eca 1890\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e68\" x 45\" \u003cbr\u003eA likely commissioned item, with of the strongest examples of this pattern we have seen. Has a cloth strip hand sewn to reverse likely to strengthen for hanging. Can be removed on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecently Professionally Cleaned - No repairs - Shows Very Slight Wear - Excellent Condition\u003cbr\u003eJanuary 28, 2023\u003cbr\u003eProvenance of JN Butler Collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Janet Nelson Butler Collection was developed by her great-uncle Edward William (E.W.) Nelson (1855-1934). The Wikipedia page on E.W. Nelson states that he was an American naturalist and ethnologist. Initially Mr. Nelson’s research was in Alaska. However, he developed tuberculosis and relocated to the American Southwest in 1890. His studies ranged from Death Valley to Mexico. The Smithsonian Institution houses his collection of artifacts from the Alaska expeditions. \u003cbr\u003eFamily oral history as related by Janet was that that many parts of the Indian Collection were pawned items purchased at trading posts by E.W. Nelson, while some items may have been purchased by his brother F.W. Nelson. \u003cbr\u003eE.W. Nelson never married and had no children. Upon his death, his collections passed to R. Leiland Nelson, the only child of his only sibling. Upon the death of R. Leiland Nelson’s wife, their sole surviving child Janet Nelson Butler received the collection. Janet Nelson Butler passed away in 2022 and had no children.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45877754069157,"sku":"230206-32","price":8950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/s725348264778838518_p11184_i19_w716.jpg?v=1757347323"},{"product_id":"120804-01-navajo-germantown-runner-with-initials-lw-in-weaving","title":"Navajo Germantown runner with initials \"LW\" in weaving","description":"\u003cp\u003eca 1900\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e28\" x 56\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGermantown table runner with Modified Storm Pattern motif; central letters \"LW\"\u003cbr\u003eRed field with fringe on ends; excellent overall condition\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45877792440485,"sku":"120804-01","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/120804-01a_0865d378-26cd-43ac-bc1a-74b6df0a5dd5.jpg?v=1760479302"},{"product_id":"230517-01-navajo-germantown-childs-blanket","title":"Navajo Germantown Childs Blanket","description":"\u003cp\u003eca 1890\u003cbr\u003e56.5 L x 46.5W\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas some light staining primarily on one side. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessionally Cleaned 1\/15\/2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45877819048101,"sku":"230517-01","price":4800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/230517-01_8.jpg?v=1760478809"},{"product_id":"5224-0032-navajo-germantown-childs-blanket","title":"Navajo Germantown Childs Blanket","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. 1890\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e48\"incl fringe x 31\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA colorful blanket with serrate cloud motif\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent Condition\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45877824192677,"sku":"5224-0032","price":4680.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/s725348264778838518_p12232_i142_w730.jpg?v=1757348399"},{"product_id":"5224-0181-navajo-textiles-antique-navajo-germantown-childs-blanket-eyedazzler","title":"Antique Navajo Germantown Childs Blanket Eyedazzler","description":"\u003cp\u003ec1880\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e49\" x 32\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine and tight, multi colored eye dazzler\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe whites have overall greyish nature with light discoloration. Light wear at Edges. Very light fading, both sides about equal. A striking wearing blanket with a firm handle and solid body.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45877879373989,"sku":"5224-0181","price":2160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/s725348264778838518_p12898_i1_w755.jpg?v=1757348475"},{"product_id":"5224-0182-navajo-textiles-navajo-germantown-eyedazzler-blanket","title":"Navajo Germantown Eye Dazzler Blanket","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. 1885\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e88\" x 49.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Large Blanket with three panels of design utilizing the fine, small diameter of Germantown Trade yarn to create the sharp patterns, and Eye Dazzler\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight wear but in overall Very Good Condition\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45877893464229,"sku":"5224-0182","price":8820.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/s725348264778838518_p13080_i1_w1174.jpg?v=1757348476"},{"product_id":"5224-0215-navajo-textiles-navajo-germantown-revival","title":"Navajo Germantown Revival Rug  Ganado","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. 1990\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e81\" x 60\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine and Tight Weave, light fade to one side, overall in Excellent Condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWool\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStriking contemporary example woven in the colors and pattern of a late 19th-century Germantown blanket. Red field.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45877894185125,"sku":"5224-0215","price":4320.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/s725348264778838518_p13082_i1_w755.jpg?v=1757348490"},{"product_id":"5224-0264-large-navajo-germantown-blanket-with-hubbell-crosses","title":"Large Navajo Germantown Blanket with Hubbell Crosses","description":"\u003cp\u003eca 1890\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 81\"x51\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas tie down marks from being woven on an early table top loom as many classic blankets were. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinor wear as pictured; Overall in Very Good Condition\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45877941633189,"sku":"5224-0264","price":5345.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/s725348264778838518_p13615_i1_w694.jpg?v=1757348516"},{"product_id":"210617-18-navajo-germantown-childs-blanket","title":"Navajo Germantown Childs Blanket","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. 1885\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e46\"\" x 32\"\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrivate Collection developed in the Mid 20th century by owners grandparents who retired to Rancho de Taos in the 1950s.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45877979054245,"sku":"210617-18","price":3650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/s725348264778838518_p13702_i1_w735.jpg?v=1757346238"},{"product_id":"navajo-germantown-purse-with-fringe-a-motif","title":"Navajo Germantown Purse with fringe \"A\" motif","description":"\u003cp\u003eca 1890\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12\" x 10\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNavajo Germantown Purse with fringe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith \"A\" on purse for \"Anna\" who was original collector; a very rare item expertly woven; in perfect condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis purse came with sku # 050418-36 - full sized germantown blanket with \"ANNA\" on it. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45985515241637,"sku":"050418-15","price":1650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/050418-15a.jpg?v=1760820767"},{"product_id":"navajo-germantown-sampler","title":"Navajo Germantown Sampler","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. 1930 - 1940\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e18.125\" L x 19.375\" W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand Woven in Red, Dark Brown, Cream, Grey, Dark Grey and Black Colors with Tied Knots on Each Corner and Handspun Wool\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Very Good Overall Condition with Minor Wear as Pictured\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Navajo Germantown Sampler is a small, historic Navajo weaving (often around 18–22 inches square) made primarily in the late 19th to early 20th century (roughly 1880s–1910s). 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