{"product_id":"romantic-and-beautiful-mid-century-golden-dawn-all-wool-reversible-blanket","title":"Romantic and Beautiful Mid-Century Golden Dawn All Wool Reversible Blanket","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThis is a beautiful example of a mid-20th-century American jacquard-woven wool throw or blanket.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Unlike a quilt,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e which is constructed by piecing fabric together,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e this piece was created on a loom,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e where the pattern is woven directly into the structure of the fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eHere is a breakdown of what makes this piece unique:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"2\" class=\"\"\u003e1. The Maker and Era\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eBased on the label\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e this blanket is from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"61\" class=\"\"\u003e\"Golden Dawn\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e line.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eThe Manufacturer:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e \"Golden Dawn\" was a well-known brand of high-quality wool blankets produced by the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"101\" class=\"\"\u003eLebanon Woolen Mills\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e of Lebanon,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Tennessee.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eThe Era:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e The style of the label—specifically the mention of \"AMUNO\"—dates this blanket to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"94\" class=\"\"\u003elate 1940s or 1950s\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eThe \"AMUNO\" Process:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e The label proudly notes that the wool was \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"63\" class=\"\"\u003e\"Processed with AMUNO to resist moth damage.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Amuno was a moth-proofing treatment developed by Merck \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e that became a major selling point for mid-century woolen goods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Seeing this on a label today is a testament to the brand's commitment to quality at the time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"5\" class=\"\"\u003e2. Design and Aesthetics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe aesthetic is classic mid-century \"Cottagecore\" or romantic floral design,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e which was immensely popular for bedroom decor during that period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eThe Motif:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e The center features a geometric,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e cross-shaped medallion filled with smaller floral sprigs,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e which is framed by a bold,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e dramatic border of oversized,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e realistic blooming roses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eThe Technique:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Because this was produced on a Jacquard loom,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e it is double-sided.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e The reverse side\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e features the same pattern,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e but with the colors inverted—the blue roses appear on a cream field,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e and the cream roses appear on a blue field.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e This is the hallmark of a high-quality,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e reversible jacquard weave.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\" class=\"\"\u003e3. Material and Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eFiber:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e The tag explicitly states it is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"39\" class=\"\"\u003e\"ALL WOOL\".\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e In the mid-20th century,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e wool blankets were household staples,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e favored for their incredible insulation and durability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Given the visibility of the weave,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e the wool appears to be in excellent condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e It has retained its \"loft\"—the soft,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e slightly fuzzy texture that traps heat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThis is a fantastic vintage find.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Lebanon Woolen Mills blankets are highly collectible today,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e especially when they retain their original,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e legible tags.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e It’s a perfect bridge between mid-century industrial manufacturing and timeless,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e romantic design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quiltventures at Trinity Lodge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41689012174981,"sku":null,"price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0584\/6971\/2005\/files\/IMG_8248.jpg?v=1780751800","url":"https:\/\/3ctrnj-wm.myshopify.com\/products\/romantic-and-beautiful-mid-century-golden-dawn-all-wool-reversible-blanket","provider":"Quiltventures at Trinity Lodge","version":"1.0","type":"link"}