This living room staple is a relic of the 1990s. But why does seemingly everyone have one? The post How did the ‘town blanket’ become so popular in Massachusetts? appeared first on Boston.com.
"Town throw blankets," two-toned blankets featuring local landmarks and the town's name, became popular in Massachusetts and across the U.S. in the early to mid-1990s as a fundraising tool for community causes like libraries and clubs. They offered a tangible way for residents to support their town and provided a nostalgic reminder of home, especially for college students.
