Southwest Antique Blanket Vallero Star Bees Magical Symbols 5 ft x 7 ft USA

 Southwest VALLERO STAR TWO-PANEL BLANKET 86X57, Unusual Bee Symbol. Gorgeous! Rare! Great condition for its age. Bright cream, black, blue and red. Large Vallero star in the center, with two smaller style Vallero stars on the diagonals. Pinwheels and points complete the symbols surrounding the main star. A row of pinwheels along each side surrounding the center include four unusual bee symbols. Rows of black and blue stripes at top and bottom.  This is an amazing early example of the VALLERO STAR Blanket. Made in the South West of the United States. Purchased in 1984 from a family whose aunt purchased it out West. Kept in the same 2 families since purchase, in excellent shape. NOTE: four small spots, see photo NOTE: seam is separating in parts and has been re-sewn in other parts NOTE: some fringe is worn/broken. The history of Vallero Star weavings can be found at Collectorsguide.com, who tells us: "During the mid to late 1800s, a distinctive eight-pointed star design bega