The Coverlet Documentation Project
The Coverlet Documentation Project is an effort to create an open access, digital repository of images, stories and information about previously undocumented coverlets in collections across the country. Visit our page on CatalogIt HUB to view the coverlets that we’ve documented so far.
Physical storage space at museums and historical societies is at a premium, and many of these institutions have no room to take donations. At the same time, many coverlet owners have no wish to relinquish their family heirlooms or prized collections. But storage space isn’t an issue with digital collections, and we can document your cherished coverlets for posterity without taking them out of your hands. A digital repository solves both problems at once.
If you have an heirloom coverlet or a small collection, we welcome you to submit photos and information about your coverlets remotely, or you can bring in your coverlets to the McCarl Gallery and we will take care of the rest.
Bring in your coverlets!
Do you have a family heirloom coverlet, or a small collection? If you’re able, please schedule a time to bring them in to the McCarl Gallery, and we will happily photograph and document your coverlet(s) free of charge, in exchange for permission to publish the images and/or records for posterity. We will provide you with high resolution digital images of your coverlet(s) as a thank you for participating.
Large collection? We travel!
Do you have a large collection of coverlets that’s too extensive to bring to the McCarl Gallery? We may be able to come to you with our portable photography studio, depending on funding, staff availability, and other logistics. A somewhat large space is required, but we can get creative about squeezing in. Please contact us to discuss the possibilities.
