1914 B18 blankets

[todeen]

To answer your question about a price for a common felt, it has to do with condition. Some are stained or faded. Some colors are rarer. Some names are recognizable. But if I was to buy one, I would assume $15 - $25 for a common (not on ebay). The last time I bought one, circa 2000, I paid about $10 - $15.

On ebay there are a bunch listed for $25 - $30. But the sellers have fees etc that create inflated prices. So if you are buying all 30+, push the price down to the lower end.

As for desirability, type collectors all want one. If we have to buy one, a recognizable name would be more sought after than a common. The biggest issue arising from the felts is ability to display. This decreases desirability to collect the whole set. They are diamond shaped, and not the easiest to display without the picture being off kilter. The way I displayed mine was using acid-free backing (like picture matting), then cutting a thin plastic comic book sleeve to fit snugly. At that point you can display them on a plate holder and the diamond shape will sit properly. I think more then a few people on this site want to find a pillow or quilt that still has the felts sewn together. How cool.

Mine are not on display anymore. I moved them to a scrap book. I used double sided tape on the back of the comic book sleeve and they present nicely within the scrap book.