Quaker Tapestry collection has just under 1,000 archive items, including articles of clothing, embroidery and other domestic items which have been gifted to the Quaker Tapestry by a wide range of donors from Cumbria and further afield.
”Wonderful exhibits, a great museum.
Sylvia RutterNorthwich, Cheshire
We have an archive collection of documents, photographs and samplers associated with the making of the embroidered panels, although currently, only about 20 of the total 77 panels have a significant amount of material relating to them.
To learn more about how we look after the artefacts within the collection have a look at our Blogs.
Collection Policy
While we are always willing to consider acquiring additional artefacts that represent Quaker heritage for our collection, limitations on collecting (imposed by factors such as storage and care of collection arrangements) are taken into account.
Loans Out
The Quaker Tapestry is happy to arrange loans out where it judges it appropriate to do so. Loans are usually restricted to galleries and museums, which meet the conservation standards required for the care and safety of the collection. Loans will normally only be considered for temporary exhibitions and the exhibition’s importance, public benefit, historical and Quaker interest will be taken into account when deciding if the loan should take place.