Top Finds: Mid-19th Century Navajo Ute First Phase Blanket

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8 жыл бұрын

In Tucson, Donald Ellis appraises a mid-19th Century Navajo Ute First Phase blanket. One of ROADSHOW's "Greatest Finds!" UPDATED VALUE: In 2016, the value of this blanket increased to a range of $750,000 to $1,000,000!
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@CannibalAmerica 6 жыл бұрын

"Well sir you have a national treasure" is the line that always gets me. I can't even fathom what was going through his mind when the expert said that

@CoercedJab 4 жыл бұрын

Machiave11i grow up

@iloveyourmom3808 4 жыл бұрын

It's really a beautiful thing

@oltedders 4 жыл бұрын

@@Machiave11i No, dipshit. He was crying.

@KConny 4 жыл бұрын

"Yeee!"

@Machiave11i 4 жыл бұрын

@@oltedders Yeah because he realized he was getting a windfall of cash, just like I said. Huff some more glue, idiot.

@susanmcmasterson956 3 жыл бұрын

Iconic moment. The owner himself is just so humble and relatable, how can you NOT be overjoyed for him?

@dimwitted-fool 2 жыл бұрын

Gee!

@hxhdfjifzirstc894 Жыл бұрын

It's true, but ironically half the country has been taught to perceive this kind of man as Satan.

@tangogamma 2 жыл бұрын

This piece of fabric was about 176 years old at this point. The fact that it was in use and still in spectacular condition probably is a testament to the Navajo weaving quality. I mean the last ikea throw I got a few years ago is already falling apart and had its color run when was trying to wipe dog drool off it! Amazing!

@clarkgriswold4057 Жыл бұрын

Yup. You can still buy new Navajo blankets these days that are made exactly like they were used to, and they costs thousands of dollars, but I read the quality is still nowhere near the originals like we see here.

@pdruiz2005 Жыл бұрын

To get sheep wool to feel like silk probably takes months and months of complex processing of the actual thread. Then there was the weaving of the blanket itself, which was probably very expert and took more months of intensive, highly specialized work. This is why textiles that are handmade with such expertise sometimes last for 500 years. This blanket could easily, under the right conditions, last 1000 years.

@andiarrohnds5163 Жыл бұрын

...its a wool blanket with tight weaving. not amazing, get real please

@MoMoMyPup10 Жыл бұрын

@@andiarrohnds5163 Yeah and, a diamond is just a piece of coal. As of 2021 this blanket was revalued by PBS AR at between $1.5 and $2million.

@KJ-su4ph Жыл бұрын

Well, IKEA blankets are not made for chiefs.

@jezusghoti 4 жыл бұрын

Greatest moment in Roadshow history.

@gibbersking6575 4 жыл бұрын

Even with the other highly valuable, surprise valuations, this still touches the heart in a unique way.

@RCorbzz 4 жыл бұрын

Yes it's good evidence his family stole it.

@GENOBURRITO1 4 жыл бұрын

@@RCorbzz Nah.....Chief traded it for firewater

@johnolson5538 4 жыл бұрын

RCorbzz found the douchebag.

@gerwulfthered154 2 жыл бұрын

@@johnolson5538 Those natives loved the Whiskey baby

@npm2457 8 ай бұрын

THE single greatest moment in AR history, both here in the UK and US. It’s the reason why we watch these shows; a humble, not wealthy person, given such great news.

@user-pq2mu5xc2x 2 ай бұрын

And I love that in the US they didnt turn it into some OTT show - kept it thoughtful and lowkey and lovely. Great stuff.

@ds7900 5 жыл бұрын

I think this is just about my favorite episode. Donald Ellis gives such a classy, rich, almost ethereal appraisal of this beautiful treasure.

@RCorbzz 4 жыл бұрын

Stolen Treasure

@GENOBURRITO1 4 жыл бұрын

@@RCorbzz No....pawned by Chief for pipe and firewater

@PapagenoMF 3 жыл бұрын

@@RCorbzz It could have been a gift.

@RCorbzz 3 жыл бұрын

@@PapagenoMF Kit Carson was not one to accept gifts, yet take them under duress

@waltlutz9897 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, great comment. Never gets old.

@JayMotell 5 жыл бұрын

I come back and watch this every so often. It just makes me happy to see a real reaction of awe.

@LoffysDomain 4 жыл бұрын

Same here.

@LambeauLeeeper 3 жыл бұрын

Christmas day 2020. Same here.

@andreaf.6572 3 жыл бұрын

Me too

@fluffphoenix 3 жыл бұрын

Me too.

@kristenhills 3 жыл бұрын

Me too

@Shaindl 4 ай бұрын

Now housed in the Detroit Institute of Art where the sign beside it references this moment. It's beautiful to see up close.

@r1.454 3 ай бұрын

Seriously

@00AlyNichole332 8 жыл бұрын

his reaction is priceless! he is so adorable! Congratulations Sir!

@nervoushabit4634 8 жыл бұрын

+Alyssa Zmolek hes dead

@MistedMind 8 жыл бұрын

Nah, could be this granpa really is dead. Robert is just cold, like dead inside :(

@Radairski 7 жыл бұрын

I remember watching this when it first aired 16 years ago and how my mom cried because she was so happy for this man. nice to watch it again

@spiritmatter1553 2 жыл бұрын

Your mom sounds like such a nice lady!

@slodose 2 жыл бұрын

I cry to, thinking of Navajo how was owning this getting slaughtered and getting everything stolen.

@DrewskiTheLegend Жыл бұрын

@@slodose nobody asked, snowflake.

@MoMoMyPup10 Жыл бұрын

As of 2021 this blanket was revalued by PBS at between $1.5 and $2million.

@MoMoMyPup10 Жыл бұрын

@@slodose yep, by other tribes. It's terrible.

@stellaburnell7947 3 жыл бұрын

"When you walked in with this, I just about died". Best comment ever !

@dorinemort6359 3 жыл бұрын

"Are you a wealthy man Ted"? Love that one too

@davidfranklin272 2 жыл бұрын

Yes

@dimwitted-fool 2 жыл бұрын

@@dorinemort6359 “No!” with that goofy grin on his face, just seems happy to be alive no matter the circumstances. So pure

@etiennebrownlee4071 2 жыл бұрын

What I love the most about the price reveal is that most of the tears shed by the owners are not because they're gonna be rich, but mostly because they remember the loved ones who own them, the worth that could have changed their lives if only they knew sooner, or the value they probably in some ways took for granted..

@MoMoMyPup10 Жыл бұрын

As of 2021 this blanket was revalued by PBS at between $1.5 and $2million.

@kathytremblay1521 Ай бұрын

Yes, they did a second show with this gentleman and that was great to watch also.@@MoMoMyPup10

@FrederickPine73 7 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite moments from this show. Genuine awe and excitement from the appraiser and real emotion from the owner. Awesome.

@AllfatherBlack 4 жыл бұрын

It is a truly magnificent blanket. He point out the dyes and that was the first thing I noticed. Look how defined the dye is still after near 200 years.

@Tunapie 5 жыл бұрын

i love how the appraiser geeked out over the blanket.

@LinkRocks 15 күн бұрын

That's my favorite part of the show. I love it when the appraisers get excited when they see something they've never seen before or know that's it's something rarely seen.

@christinalj9 7 жыл бұрын

Awww he looks like the sweetest man! And his adorable reaction just made my heart swell. SO happy for him :-)

@ds7900 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome comment, Christina!

@captainboggles 5 жыл бұрын

and his folks passed in near poverty.

@RCorbzz 4 жыл бұрын

How did his ancestors obtain the blanket? Do you think it was given willingly?

@runrabbit8285 3 жыл бұрын

So r u

@ciufomar 3 жыл бұрын

will you marry me?

@chazshier 7 жыл бұрын

this one really pulls on the heart strings

@lorimercadante2915 7 жыл бұрын

I agree. There's something so sweet about this gentleman.

@DS-eu2ww 7 жыл бұрын

staged

@Sherpaful 6 жыл бұрын

If you pull too hard at your heart strings, you can always repair them with raveled bayetta.

@davidstewart7840 3 жыл бұрын

I'm from Scotland and we have this in the UK but I'm addicted the PBS ones on KZfaq and this is by far my favourite. The sheer enthusiasm that the appraiser had when he seen it and the utter disbelief from the owner is just amazing.

@delavalmilker 5 жыл бұрын

That gentleman's reaction is one of the best parts of this.

@LinkRocks 15 күн бұрын

The fact that we got to see this historic treasure is a treat in itself. Add the appraiser and owner's reaction and this is one of the best AS videos ever.

@katebc9148 2 жыл бұрын

One of my all time favorites because of the reactions from both the owner and the appraiser. Both are gobsmacked beyond breath at the sight of this amazing Navajo blanket and what it means in terms of historical significance, as well as value. Thank you ARShow for sharing this and for providing a platform for these types of happenings. Bravo.

@theanomaly73 4 жыл бұрын

Best roadshow moment of all time...it was laying on the back of a chair! You sir, have a national treasure.

@andeborg 7 жыл бұрын

I'm so happy for him! Seeing his expressions makes this so.. pure, and I think he really deserves all this. I read in the comments that the blanket was apparently sold för almost 2 million! So, so happy for him ❤️️

@ksta7090ks 7 жыл бұрын

probably couldn't have happened to a better guy too

@MACMETALFACE 5 жыл бұрын

Ha you internet people never cease to amaze me so quick to condemn or commend according to your internet test tube baby moral code. Do you know more than a minute on the tv show with this man? This man was arrested on domestic abuse charges check the 1982 kansas city star October 2nd edition.

@JL0ndon 5 жыл бұрын

MACMETALFACE proof? Just curious because they don’t give a name for this man. So i find it a bit of a stretch.

@damonreed4496 5 жыл бұрын

@@MACMETALFACE ahh yes, because those are always based off of true and factual situations as well. Also, 30 seconds can change anyone, let alone 30 years

@gabepetti9814 4 жыл бұрын

Machiave11i youre really on every comment with some bs lmaoo

@soundapodaca 4 жыл бұрын

couldn’t have happened to a better guy? how about a poor navajo native american?

@sophial.6633 2 жыл бұрын

Even the thread repair done on it was a valuable thing. It is all around remarkable. One of my favorite items on the show.

@endoplasmicreticulum8357 8 жыл бұрын

You know how we know that guy is a good guy? Besides the fact that he seems really sweet, he took THAT good care of a blanket that, as he put it: 'sat on the back of a chair' for who knows how long

@lindsaysimplyliving803 6 жыл бұрын

I've seen this probably 20 times now, and it gets me every time. *sniff*

@fordictionclass 6 жыл бұрын

Sometimes I wish they would film the appraisers' reactions. I would've loved to see his face when he first saw this, considering how excited he was about it.

@basehead617 6 жыл бұрын

I was just thinking that

@crescentmoon4344 5 жыл бұрын

This is my favorite appraisal on the antiques roadshow!!! I cried with the owner so heartfelt ❤️

@romaderoma4440 5 жыл бұрын

His Reaction is Priceless..and that he Named his Grandma makes this Story Amazingly Beautiful..well Deserved Sir !!

@susanrajabi6539 8 жыл бұрын

Wow! In so happy and crying right along with this man! God bless him

@InformationIsTheEdge 3 жыл бұрын

My face hurts from grinning like an idiot for 4 minutes! So happy for the blanket owner. The appraiser too!

@mrcrabmoney 5 жыл бұрын

Just lovely. As a granddaughter of an AZ farmer this warms my heart.

@TheStageight 3 жыл бұрын

The best ever. Brings tears to the eyes, and he slept with as a boy. What a story, and what tops it of is being told you have a national treasure. Brilliant.

@barryryan8267 6 жыл бұрын

What a humble man....A good and lucky day for him, and somehow I think he deserves it!

@prestcoldandy910 7 жыл бұрын

God bless him ! What a dear old gentleman

@BrobleYT 4 жыл бұрын

This will always be the best Antiques Roadshow appraisal.

@tigergreg8 5 жыл бұрын

What a sweet man. I believe this couldn't have happened to a kinder gentleman

@kalevala29 3 жыл бұрын

for some reason I come back to re-watch this sometimes. the owner, the appraiser, the blanket, the history, it all makes me slightly emotional and in a happy way.

@SHRFUTD 4 ай бұрын

Can we appreciate how absolutely gorgeous the blanket really is? Mr Ellis is right, it's an elegant piece of art.

@rosemarybelore6622 2 жыл бұрын

I love this appraisal. I’ve seen it off and on a few times over the years and I always get choked up at the gentleman’s reaction. Also the appraiser does such a wonderful job describing the attributes of this important piece of history. You can feel the excitement pouring off him as he talks. Such a great appraisal. Gives me chills every time. Thank you to the person who posted how much it sold for! So happy for this man and his family ❤️

@calicotown 7 жыл бұрын

This is so pure.

@taxisteve929 7 ай бұрын

I think this is everyone’s favorite episode and item. I didn’t see it live but I have seen the replay many times. Probably like most families, my brothers and I laugh about the things we threw out that are now worth thousands of dollars, while the treasures we saved are worthless.

@jasonparker9367 11 ай бұрын

His emotional response is priceless.

@iamwindchakra 5 жыл бұрын

I love this! "It was laying on the back of a chair!"

@walkingtrails7776 8 жыл бұрын

This is my ultimate favorite roadshow! I just absolutely love this old man..he reminds me of some older folks years ago in my family that had been handed down many things throughout the years...and it makes me wonder what type of history they might have just thrown over the couch or past down to other relatives. Great Great Episode..thank u for posting!!!

@kathytremblay1521 Ай бұрын

I come back and watch this every now and then. Just the way he reacted to this treasure is priceless.😊

@stephanie1671 6 жыл бұрын

Love this guy. My favorite of all time Antiques Roadshow finds.

@WilsonEatsASMR 5 жыл бұрын

This is the most touching Roadshow episode ever and my personal favorite.

@jn2050 5 жыл бұрын

I love it when a nice guy gets great news. Good for him

@woofielove1970 3 жыл бұрын

3:37 he's about to literally JUMP for joy .. but he's a solid dude and holds back, he has class and would never display such exuberance on camera .. reminds me of my grandad that served in WWII .. great generation.

@captpicard6894 6 жыл бұрын

What a lovely man, this is when the roadshow is at its best. He’s got no idea what he’s got hold of, the experts really excited to see it, fantastic valuation, great TV🙂🙂

@citisoccer 2 жыл бұрын

I honestly don't think he started crying because of the wealth he now had. Based on how he spoke about his family, it sincerely seems like he wished it had the same value back then, and they could have sold it to make their lives easier. Dude has a good heart.

@cassandrawestfall8790 4 жыл бұрын

Why am I crying? lol I'm so happy for this man. This episode aired years ago

@cageynerd Жыл бұрын

The blanket is gorgeous -- like absolutely gorgeous. For something that old, the colors are so stunning. The blue is so intense. It truly is priceless.

@DB-qc9br 2 жыл бұрын

This is probably my favorite roadshow moment of all time. Everything about it is so wholesome.

@SMcCaskill 2 жыл бұрын

I watched this the night it first aired. What an awesome moment! I'm glad the gentleman took steps to sell it to someone that could properly care for it and place it in a museum.

@duanem2083 2 жыл бұрын

I love this episode. I've seen this so many times and it still gets to me. The older guy's reaction is priceless.

@enzabinetti3040 2 жыл бұрын

Every single time I watch this video, it always brings a tear to my eye!

@nocomment6168 8 жыл бұрын

I think I would have sold it before I left the building! Old guy looks genuine in his feelings, he really did not know what he had. I congratulate this guy.

@shamanarian 5 жыл бұрын

Yes, that would be one of the first thought of a lot of people, especially someone without a lot of money like this guy. But scroll up to the top to see how waiting paid off for him. Eventually auctioned for $1.8 million. 3 1/2 to 5 times more than the roadshow appraisal. "Good things come to those who wait."

@NickanM 8 жыл бұрын

Aw.. He is so sweet....

@owlprincess5242 6 жыл бұрын

Honestly this thing is priceless at its own beauty. ❤️ Even then tho should It be in proper care at museums. These things are so amazing that everyone needs to see the beauty that the native Americans possessed since their history was long forgotten. Knowing myself as Navajo I am proudly happy that it was in proper care and just to see it is very amazing. I've never known my culture too well but this is really an honor just to see this video. ☺️✨

@mikaku 3 жыл бұрын

If I were the owner (and my basic needs were solved) I would lend this piece of history first to a navajo museum and then to a national musuem. After 10 years, I would sell this and pay for education for all my family who needs it.

@chickenringNYC 2 жыл бұрын

It is in fact in a museum now!

@franklinbrown5625 Жыл бұрын

Ye they told us through movies etc that the indigenous people were uncivilized and cannibals'. Are the native Americans still making these high quality stuff? Or their way of life and culture got buried by American capitalism and the cruelties that come with that?

@AJR-zg2py Жыл бұрын

Good news for you! It's was purchased by a private collector who then donated it to an indigenous peoples' museum - it's safe and sound and on display somewhere in Detroit!

@jamescollier2370 Жыл бұрын

This antiquity was carefully preserved while being passed down through the family who didn’t know that it was a priceless national treasure. This man’s grandmother’s family were poor farmers sitting atop an unknown fortune. Yet, they had the foresight to store the blanket, keep it secure, keep moths away from it, keep it safe from light damage, for a century or longer. That to me is the real story and the valuation itself is a side note.

@ejcejc4113 10 ай бұрын

Truly.

@saminas8915 2 жыл бұрын

Had to hold your breath every time when Donald Ellis was doing the appraisal. Wealth of quality info.

@gabos7892 7 жыл бұрын

for all those who DON'T know Kit Carson - Christopher Houston "Kit" Carson was an American frontiersman. The few paying jobs he had during his lifetime included mountain man, wilderness guide, Indian agent, and U.S. Army officer

@janetmaki7144 2 жыл бұрын

He and his family are to be commended for taking great care of this amazing treasure all those years 👏🏼👏🏼

@originalspacecase8966 2 ай бұрын

I remember watching this on pbs when i was a kid and the roadshow was a weekly affair for my family. He was so sweet about his response " Just sitting on the back of a chair."

@jonalarcon8564 5 жыл бұрын

This blanket should be in a museum and I'm glad this gentleman has it

@grwebb3 5 жыл бұрын

That ole dude took his glasses off and deadass had lines in his skin from wearing those glasses so many years... what a lad

@divindave6117 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome. I come back every year or so and rewatch this. I would love to see an interview with that expert. I bet he would talk for a couple of hours about that blanket.

@leelee7731 9 ай бұрын

This appraisal of this blanket changed this man’s life. He will miss the blanket but it will buy a home, help educate next generations of his family etc…

@apollofell3925 7 ай бұрын

Imagine getting a blanket from some random frontiersman for letting him stay on your farm for the winter, not knowing that someday it'll change the lives of your great-great-grandchildren.

@bettytart434 4 жыл бұрын

Love this segment!! Makes me tear up every time!! So happy for this gentleman and his family!

@nassirali9052 7 жыл бұрын

I love the presenters passion and knowledge of the rug!

@kmatthews1867 6 жыл бұрын

It’s a blanket...

@ultra3535 3 жыл бұрын

You mocking me? No judge I’m not mocking you

@artisli4e 3 жыл бұрын

@@ultra3535 Are you threatening me?!?! I am the great cornholio! 🖐🌝🤚

@__seeker__ 6 жыл бұрын

I wanna give this guy a big hug

@niccovisconti1712 Жыл бұрын

Who else teared up as well for this man? Good on him. I hope it served him well.

@WonkaVator72 8 жыл бұрын

Nice. The older version of this vid was like a VHS rip. This is much better quality. Thanks!

@SGB1977 3 жыл бұрын

That’s the kinda guy I like seeing find stuff like this.

@lab4475 3 жыл бұрын

this was the most remarkable episode for me.. from old man and the appraiser everything was so perfect.. the emotions.. i can't

@just_athought_7926 Жыл бұрын

This is my favorite moment, this old soul is so happy and amazed.

@pinkmannonite6162 8 жыл бұрын

"What's a ute?" "Sorry...2 YOUTHS."

@dirkadir 8 жыл бұрын

Vinny!

@ElCid48 7 жыл бұрын

In what country do you live?

@nicholaschip5820 7 жыл бұрын

It's an Australian pick-up truck.

@ThePete1081 7 жыл бұрын

The same quote popped in my head while watching this. I was just about to post it. :)

@steelswarfs 7 жыл бұрын

Pinkmannonite That's awesome :-)

@captpicard6894 4 жыл бұрын

I think this my all time favorite Antiques Roadshow appraisal. Such a lovely man, totally unexpected, and it even shocked the expert the blanket was THAT good😁😁😁😁

@drewdavis4614 3 жыл бұрын

Love him and the blanket and the gentle awesome Donald Ellis...one of my favorite road show pieces ever!!!!

@eiforget 5 жыл бұрын

I just adore this sweet old guy, you can tell that he's kind. Very happy for the unexpected windfall for he and his wife.

@pattydixon4815 6 жыл бұрын

The history is extraordinarily sad (as history often is) but this man did not personally kill anyone over it. It was over 150 years ago, let's have some proper perspective. He clearly had no idea and his reaction is so sweet and pure. I'm very happy for him.

@chrism-pt4mj Жыл бұрын

Perspective comment!Well done.

@randypalmer2331 8 жыл бұрын

Further to the crowd being cleared out, Black Moustache Guy was ready to lay the hammer down on anyone lookin' to try sumthin'. That kind of preparation has to be respected -- they have no idea what's coming through, but when the REAL thing does show up, they deal with it in a hurry. That's pretty dang impressive.

@StiffyTheBand 5 жыл бұрын

@@kingy002 They do it for insurance. If something happens to your property on their grounds, they are liable and have to pay you. PBS rather pay for security than a ruined blanket.

@rickyzayshley9686 Жыл бұрын

This is the best clip from Antiques Roadshow. Thank you for sharing!

@RandomKindness 3 жыл бұрын

I am very happy for the old man and to learn from the comments he even got a lot more! Congratulations Sir!

@misspuppa 7 жыл бұрын

One of the best antiques roadshow ep ever

@11mazatl 3 жыл бұрын

It makes me so glad that native art is valued and praised so highly in our country instead of dismissed. I hope Navajo weavers continue to make money off their skills at good prices

@RCorbzz 3 жыл бұрын

At what point did you think a ghostly white male with white ancestors were Navajo? The money is going to a white family AGAIN

@sese8976 4 ай бұрын

@@RCorbzzyeah and they fought it from Navajo people you racist

@poloclubb 4 ай бұрын

@@sese8976kit Carson did have a lot of ute scouts & was very fond of the ute natives, most likely how he got the blanket for conquering the utes long time enemy

@NobleNobbler 4 жыл бұрын

I watch this video at least twice a year when I need a smile. I just love this guy

@tomthebomb557 3 жыл бұрын

What a treasure for that good man and his family...Poor farmers who were sitting on a historic native art

@randypalmer2331 8 жыл бұрын

I never noticed this before, but look how the crowd gets cleared out and security moves in after the evaluation is made... Antiques Roadshow was ready for this shite...

@khoahoang4336 8 жыл бұрын

My thoughts as well lol

@markadkins4680 7 жыл бұрын

I doubt that any would-be thieves would try to snatch that rug in front of multiple cameras and make a break for it. It would be harder to unload on a fence than would be a stolen work of art.

@griselolivero5716 6 жыл бұрын

Randy Palmer yes I notice it also I'm so glad for the gentleman.

@randypalmer2328 6 жыл бұрын

I gotta say, trying to rob that show would have been some ridiculous viewing, but I think it's a 'make sure, no matter what' kind of thing.

@truelovewontwait 5 жыл бұрын

More likely prevent someone try to vandalise it

@stikndip 6 жыл бұрын

Just lovely. Ted is exactly the kind of bloke you want this to happen to :o)

@1927su Жыл бұрын

Even today , I still enjoy seeing this appraisal.

@whitetower67 6 ай бұрын

"A ute? Did you say a ute?" "Yes your honor." "Well what's a ute?" *"Youths."*

@michaelmohrle3138 6 жыл бұрын

I remember seeing this live and at first glance thought his item was behind the blanket!

@indiglo1971 4 жыл бұрын

Too bad Monty Hall wasn't there. "And behind door number three...."

@Alientank 8 жыл бұрын

I think he's crying because he knows how valuable it is only now in retrospect and how much his grandparents could have used to money to provide a better life for his parents etc.

@TheHolyMongolEmpire 7 жыл бұрын

Except it wouldn't have been worth that when his grandparents were around.

@danielcollins8457 7 жыл бұрын

If I recall correctly, high ranking officials in the US Army wore Navajo blankets in the 19th century, and at that time were paying 4-5 months salary for a blanket. That was back in the 19th century. So I'm sure his grandmother could have sold it for a pretty large chunk of money when she was around. Of course the value has continued to grow, but the point is Navajo blankets have always been valuable.

@JesusChristIsLord__ 6 жыл бұрын

Very perceptive Alientank. There's hope in humanity yet...

@eleanorhotchkiss3789 5 жыл бұрын

And what about the Native Americans?

@LizzyLou 5 жыл бұрын

So true!