The National Museum of the American Coverlet – Bedford, PA - Why the Museum?
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The National Museum of the American Coverlet – Bedford, PA - Why the Museum?
322 S. Juliana St ♦ Bedford, PA 15522 ♦ (814) 623 1588 ♦
info@coverletmuseum.org
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Why a Coverlet Museum?
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We are here to share our passion for coverlets.
Although there are coverlets in the collections of major institutions
throughout America , and their importance in the spectrum of American
material culture has been fully acknowledged, there is precious little
attention paid to them because even the best general interest
museums
are often frustratingly overextended by their own diversity. As a result,
many fine coverlets spend their useful lives in storage, never seeing
the light of day or getting the proper respect or attention from personnel
who are knowledgeable specifically about coverlets.
The National Museum of the American Coverlet recognizes
the need for a full-time, independent institution devoted solely to the
woven coverlet and its history, art and craft. This organization is dedicated
to bringing coverlets into the light and exposing the public to their
colorful textural beauty.
The Museum seeks to enhance public interest, appreciation
and understanding of coverlets by placing them in the context of events
and developments of their day, by celebrating the humanity of their weavers,
and by illustrating and demonstrating the methods of their production
through a variety of educational methods and programs.
In this way, we hope to enrich
people’s lives and
expand their historical perspectives, while preserving and protecting
the coverlets themselves for generations to come.
info@coverletmuseum.org
322 S. Juliana St ♦ Bedford, PA 15522 ♦ (814) 623 1588 ♦
info@coverletmuseum.org
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What is a Coverlet?
Why a Museum?
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Gallery Space
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What is a Coverlet?
Why a Coverlet
Museum?
ABOUT US
Mission
Directors
Contact Us
BUILDING
Facility
Plan Your Visit
COLLECTIONS
Collections
Gallery Space
THE SHOP
Books
Gifts
PROGRAMS
Events
Exhibitions
MEMBERSHIP
Form
NEWS & LINKS
Announcements
Links
Why a Coverlet Museum?
Philosophy
We are here to share our passion for coverlets.
Although there are coverlets in the collections of major institutions
throughout America , and their importance in the spectrum of American
material culture has been fully acknowledged, there is precious little
attention paid to them because even the best general interest
museums
are often frustratingly overextended by their own diversity. As a result,
many fine coverlets spend their useful lives in storage, never seeing
the light of day or getting the proper respect or attention from personnel
who are knowledgeable specifically about coverlets.
The National Museum of the American Coverlet recognizes
the need for a full-time, independent institution devoted solely to the
woven coverlet and its history, art and craft. This organization is dedicated
to bringing coverlets into the light and exposing the public to their
colorful textural beauty.
The Museum seeks to enhance public interest, appreciation
and understanding of coverlets by placing them in the context of events
and developments of their day, by celebrating the humanity of their weavers,
and by illustrating and demonstrating the methods of their production
through a variety of educational methods and programs.
In this way, we hope to enrich
people’s lives and
expand their historical perspectives, while preserving and protecting
the coverlets themselves for generations to come.
info@coverletmuseum.org