What Is An Umbrella Cover?

You know that little pocket that comes on a new umbrella when you buy one? It's like a sleeve made out of the same material as the umbrella. . . That's an umbrella cover. Other names for it are umbrella sheath, case, envelope, slipcover.

In recent times, the traditional fabric is being replaced with the clear plastic case, a highly regrettable industry practice. This does, however, make the importance and value of the Umbrella Cover Museum more pressing and vital. Please write to your congresspeople decrying the elimination of one of the last relics of tangible evidence of our civilized society.

Umbrella covers currently on display at the Umbrella Cover Museum hail from seventy-one countries.  Regular Museum events include guided tours and the singing of "Let a Smile Be Your Umbrella," with accordion accompaniment. A $5 donation is requested. For more information contact Director, Nancy 3. Hoffman at info@umbrellacovermuseum.org.