• Foxford Michael Collins Wool Throw
  • Foxford Michael Collins Wool Throw
  • Foxford Michael Collins Wool Throw
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Michael Collins Wool Throw

Michael Collins Wool Throw

by Foxford
$286.00 CAD
$286.00 CAD
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In July 1922, Foxford Woollen Mills presented a specially commissioned Travel Blanket to General Michael Collins to mark his appointment to Commander in Chief of the newly established Irish Army.  The blanket was in his armoured car at the ambush at Béal Na Bláth in August 1922.  It was recovered at Shanakiel Hospital by Nurse Nora O’Donaghue and later donated to the National Museum.

Foxford Woollen Mills have reproduced the blanket in conjunction with the Michael Collins House, Clonakilty, Co. Cork.

The blanket is in olive, gold and white in a Melange yarn, using a traditional Foxford check.  A vintage 4 ply yarn was used for the weaving similar to the quality wool used in the early part of the last century resulting in a very warm sturdy blanket.

High quality made to last, classic design. Made in Ireland by Foxford Wollen Mills. 

Rolled Fringe
150 cm x 180 cm
Weight 2 kg
Woven in Foxford

MATERIALS

100% Lambswool

PRODUCT CARE

Dry Clean Only

PACKAGING

Comes with a recyclable paper tag. 

END OF LIFE

This product should be used for as long as possible, and then donated to give it a new life. Otherwise, lambswool is 100% biodegradable. 

BRAND

The story of Foxford has woven a tale throughout the world since 1892, and has been created and developed by visionaries, creators and community.

Over a century ago, Mother Agnes, the founder of our mill, stood on a bridge in the small Irish village of Foxford and contemplated a future with community and craftsmanship at its core. 130 years later, the people of Foxford are the beating heart of our mill. From design to warp to loom, the stories that make up our present are woven through our past. And in honour of our 130th year, we asked the people at the very heart of those stories to share them with us, in their own words.

FAST SHIPPING & DELIVERY

We're pleased to offer the following options for delivery. 
  • LOCAL DELIVERY - $8 GTA FLAT DELIVERY FEE
Please enter a cell phone number so our delivery service can send you TEXT notifications on your order. If you have specific instructions for the delivery write them on the "Order notes" (if you want it hidden behind a certain plant, or under a chair, etc.) For local deliveries always remember to input your cell phone number at check out to ensure you receive text message updates and track your package.

Delivery schedule: Our local delivery drivers collect orders every Monday and Thursday and will have them to your door within twenty four (24) hours of the time they picked them up.

*NOTE for CONDO and APARTMENT buildings, please leave a phone number where we can reach you when we are on our way. We will call you and leave the package outside your building, our team is not able to buildings. Please enter buzzer number when applicable and any indication that package can be left with concierge or at lobby.

Local Delivery Extended Area 
Toronto, Vaughan, Woodbridge, Ajax, Concord, Thornhill, Richmond Hill, Markham, Brampton, Milton, Etobicoke, Mississauga, Oakville, Burlington, Scarborough.
  • CANADA WIDE AND INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING**
We provide a range of courier services, and the costs will be calculated during the checkout process.
**NOTE: ICS does not deliver to commercial addresses. If your address is a commercial building, please choose another option and specify it in the notes so we are aware. 
  • Free shipping on orders over $175, before taxes. Canada wide. Shipped by Canada Post Expedited Parcel.

HOW WE PACK IT

We repurpose all packaging materials we receive for order shipments, including any cardboard boxes, paper, tissue, and corn-based packing peanuts. We use recyclable paper tape with water activated adhesive. Sometimes, plastic wrapping falls on our hands from certain vendors. We keep it for situations where a bit of bubble wrap will help better protect your product. 

We encourage you to repurpose it and keep it going around :)

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