Chasing Rainbows is the bible of Indian trade and camp blanket collecting and belongs in the library of every collector. With more than 350 full-color and black-and-white photographs of magnificent blankets, original catalog pages and historic pictures of Native Americans this book covers the 1892-1942 golden age of Indian blanket manufacturing.Â
The history of every manufacturer is thoroughly examined and examples of their most stunning blankets showcased. Additionally, there is a chapter on labels that can help you identify any blanket you might find along with a chapter on caring for vintage blankets. This and Barry Friedman's follow-up book Still Chasing Rainbows are the definitive volumes on this fascinating subject.
