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Museum coverlets exhibition includes show-and-tell event for public
In conjunction with Heirloom Coverlets from Private Collections exhibition, the Putnam County Museum in Greencastle is inviting members of the public to bring their own woven coverlets to “show.”
Commentary from weaver and curator Jennifer Johnson and Connor Prairie staff member Michelle Evans will be the “tell” portion of the program.
On Sunday afternoon, Nov. 12, the doors open at 2 p.m., and the program begins at 2:30. An attendee does not need to bring a coverlet to participate. Anyone with a coverlet who wishes to participate, may phone the museum at 653-8419 or email info@putnamcountymuseum.org.
Heirloom Coverlets from Private Collections features more than 30 coverlets, many from the 1840s and ’50s, including examples of both geometric overshot weaving and fancy Jacquard-loomed coverlets, produced in Indiana and elsewhere. Ten of the fanciest are on loan from the renowned collection of John and Janet Simmermaker of Winamac.
Viewers and attendees will receive complimentary catalogues for Heirloom Coverlets that include a history of the weavers’ lives and work and a guide to the exhibition with full-color photographs. There is no charge for the show-and-tell program, for viewing the exhibition, or for the catalogues, although donations are appreciated.
This exhibition is sponsored by Almost Home Restaurant, Greene Realty and Headley Do-It Best Hardware. Additional support comes from museum members and the Putnam County Community Foundation.
Heirloom Coverlets will be on display through Jan. 19. Hours are weekdays 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sundays 1-4 p.m. After-hours and Saturday viewings may be arranged by calling the museum.
The museum is located at 1105 N. Jackson St. in Greencastle.
