Pendleton Crib Blanket: Harding Star

In 1923, President Warren G Harding and his wife Florence, visited Oregon’s Blue Mountain Country to dedicate a portion of the Old Oregon Trail. At the ceremony, leaders of the Cayuse and Umatilla Nations presented Mrs.Harding with a newly designed blanket based on the Chief Joseph blanket by Pendleton. In soft colors, the new design represented the First Lady’s sincerity and forthright nature - qualities greatly respected by Native Americans. Named the Harding Robe in 1926, it remains one of the most sought after patterns manufactured by Pendleton Woolen Mills today. One of our most beloved patterns, now in a child sized blanket woven in our Pendleton, Oregon mill using our softest pure virgin wool. A treasured gift, reverses for two distinct looks. 32 x 44 inches 82% pure virgin wool / 18% cotton Napped; fabric is combed for a softer, thicker feel Felt Binding Made in the USA of fabric woven in our American mills.