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Help finding a blanket from 1970

Discussion in 'PUBLIC Vintage Fashion - Ask Questions Get Answers' started by Broncothor, Dec 2, 2014.

  1. foofoogal

    foofoogal Registered Guest

    Hope you find it. Lets just say I may of sold her the blanket back then if she bought it at Sears.
     
  2. Broncothor

    Broncothor Registered Guest

    Thanks everyone. Leonardo, that first one looks really close. If I can't find an exact match, I may go for that one. My concern is this is a "feel" test for her, so unless the material is the same, looking a lot like the other one won't matter. Let me know if anyone finds one just like it. I know they came in blue also, but I don't know what other colors.

    Thanks again!
     
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  3. Broncothor

    Broncothor Registered Guest


    I found this one which looks like it might be the right material, but is a handmade patch quilt with stains. And there are no pictures of the underside. We are getting closer!

    http://www.rubylane.com/item/597169-RL-poppy572/Vintage-Drunkardx92s-Path-Pattern-PInk-White
     
  4. poppysvintageclothing

    poppysvintageclothing VFG Board Member Staff Member VFG Past President

    That's my quilt! It's not at all like what you have shown us. It's made of cotton and it is hand quilted. No polyester in this one!
     
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  5. gaildavid

    gaildavid VFG Member

    I believe I have a full bedspread like the pink one shown. Let me check and I will get back to you....

    Gail
     
  6. gaildavid

    gaildavid VFG Member

    Here is the one I had just acquired recently from my husband's aunt. She just purchased a new bedspread for her guest room and wanted me to find a new home for her "old" one.

    It has a double ruffle on the sides.....The second photo is a closeup and the third photo is the back. The tag states it is from JC Penney , Made in USA, a poly/cotton blend and I believe it was on her guest bed since the 70s. She keeps a spotless house so I am sure this has been cleaned numerous times. (there is a small bit of piling on the back side).

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  7. Broncothor

    Broncothor Registered Guest


    Ok. It's just so hard to tell from the pictures. Thanks
     
  8. Broncothor

    Broncothor Registered Guest

     
  9. Broncothor

    Broncothor Registered Guest

    Thanks!
     
  10. gaildavid

    gaildavid VFG Member

    There is more polyester than cotton (70%) and it does have a softer feel to it. I'll try to get a better closeup for you (cloudy day and dark here) if you would like.....

    Gail
     
  11. Broncothor

    Broncothor Registered Guest

    Yes please. Thanks!
     
  12. gaildavid

    gaildavid VFG Member

    Here you are.......hope this is better for you.

    Gail



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  13. Metro Retro Vintage

    Metro Retro Vintage VFG Member

    Looks like you're getting closer Broncothor! As mentioned in a private note, my sister no longer has these, but I bet you'll find what you're looking for with the help of everyone here. :USETHUMBUP:
     
  14. Broncothor

    Broncothor Registered Guest

    Just an update for everyone. GailDavid is sending me the one she has. I believe, from the pictures, that it will be close enough to the original to thrill my wife this Christmas. Thank you very much GailDavid! I also want to thank all of the rest of you who took time to help me out. I would have never found anything close as I was looking for "blankets" and would have never thought to use "bedspread".

    I truly believe that this will bring tears of joy to my wife. My only bad is that I let so many years go by without thinking of this, but at least I had the thought this year!

    I would still like to find an exact match one day, so please keep looking. Thanks!
     
  15. poppysvintageclothing

    poppysvintageclothing VFG Board Member Staff Member VFG Past President

    So nice to hear that you found one here! Please do let us know how your wife reacts when she gets it.
     
  16. Metro Retro Vintage

    Metro Retro Vintage VFG Member

    It looks like a terrific match. Gail is the best! [​IMG]

    You sound like a super thoughtful hubby to me! Please come back and tell us how it went, after your wife receives her gift. I bet it's going to be the best holiday ever!
     
  17. gaildavid

    gaildavid VFG Member

    So very excited to be part of a magical moment for the holidays. You are a very thoughtful hubby! Merry Christmas!! xmas tree

    Gail
     
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  18. Broncothor

    Broncothor Registered Guest


    I got it today. It appears to be perfect. The best I can recall the color is an exact match and the feel is the same, except not as worn.

    Thanks again! I will let you all know how it goes on Christmas Day.

    Chris
     
  19. poppysvintageclothing

    poppysvintageclothing VFG Board Member Staff Member VFG Past President

    Keep us posted, can't wait to hear about her reaction!
     
  20. Broncothor

    Broncothor Registered Guest

    Hi all,

    My wife loved the blanket and really appreciate the effort I took to find it. I told her all about my new friends across the nation making drives to search attics and doing online research for me. The blanket is close enough to an exact match to her old blanky to serve its purpose. She is now trying to decided whether to leave it whole because it is so nice or to piece it into small pieces so she can easily carry it around.

    Thanks to all of you for your help!

    Chris
     

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