# American folk and design

The everyday art of early America, recorded in watercolour by the Index of American Design.

- [Applique Quilt](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/applique-quilt-nga-12633), Suzanne Roy, 1938. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Quilt Block - "E. Cooper" Design](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/quilt-block-e-cooper-design-nga-12683), Florence Truelson, 1935/1942. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Cotton Bed Quilt](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/cotton-bed-quilt-nga-12693), Elgin Moncure Styll, c. 1941. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Cuff Lace](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/cuff-lace-nga-12720), Erwin Schwabe, c. 1937. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Baptismal Dress](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/baptismal-dress-nga-13963), Evelyn Bailey, c. 1936. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Child's Dress](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/child-s-dress-nga-13983), Ray Price, c. 1937. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Child's Dress](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/child-s-dress-nga-13992), Lucien Verbeke, c. 1937. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Child's Dress](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/child-s-dress-nga-13993), Ray Price, c. 1937. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Bootjack](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/bootjack-nga-14226), Claude Marshall, c. 1940. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Bootjack](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/bootjack-nga-14254), Lloyd A. Davidson, c. 1942. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Feather Fan](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/feather-fan-nga-14286), Tulita Westfall, c. 1937. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Bonnet](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/bonnet-nga-15305), Rosalia Lane, 1935/1942. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Bonnet](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/bonnet-nga-15311), Bessie Forman, c. 1936. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Caps](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/caps-nga-15329), 1935/1942. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Waistcoat Pattern](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/waistcoat-pattern-nga-15375), Rosalia Lane, c. 1936. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Knee Buckle](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/knee-buckle-nga-15423), Edna Crenshaw Rex, c. 1937. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Crewel Embroidery](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/crewel-embroidery-nga-15473), Helen Dana, 1935/1942. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Coverlet](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/coverlet-nga-15493), Margaret Linsley, c. 1940. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Patchwork Quilt](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/patchwork-quilt-nga-15517), Paul Ward, c. 1936. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Pa. German Birth Certificate](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/pa-german-birth-certificate-nga-15584), Albert Levone, c. 1940. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Pa. German Birth Certificate](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/pa-german-birth-certificate-nga-15587), Glenn Pearce, c. 1936. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Side Chair](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/side-chair-nga-16278), 1935/1942. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Armchair](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/armchair-nga-16282), Agnes Karlin, c. 1936. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Ladderback Chair](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/ladderback-chair-nga-16320), Gerald Bernhardt, c. 1936. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Chest](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/chest-nga-16816), Irving I. Smith, c. 1936. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Utility Chest](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/utility-chest-nga-16860), Henry Tomaszewski, 1937. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Chest of Drawers](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/chest-of-drawers-nga-16876), Florence Neal, 1935/1942. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Jewel Cabinet](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/jewel-cabinet-nga-16884), Charles Henning, c. 1939. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [One of Original Inside Doors to Sacristy](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/one-of-original-inside-doors-to-sacristy-nga-18747), Geoffrey Holt, c. 1936. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Sacristy Door at Mission San Juan Bautista](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/sacristy-door-at-mission-san-juan-bautista-nga-18757), Ethel Dougan, 1938. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Cut Tin Candleholder](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/cut-tin-candleholder-nga-18822), Hal Blakeley, 1940. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Tabernacle (Ecclesiastical Furniture)](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/tabernacle-ecclesiastical-furniture-nga-18823), Cornelius Christoffels, c. 1938. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Original Tabernacle, for Communion Vessels](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/original-tabernacle-for-communion-vessels-nga-18838), Dayton Brown, 1936. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Copper Baptismal Font](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/copper-baptismal-font-nga-18842), Juanita Donahoo, c. 1941. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Baptismal Font](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/baptismal-font-nga-18843), William Kieckhofel, c. 1941. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Copper Cruet](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/copper-cruet-nga-18853), Edward Jewett, 1937. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [St. Joseph](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/st-joseph-nga-19049), E. Boyd, 1936. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Vase](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/vase-nga-19613), Isadore Goldberg, c. 1939. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Preserving Jar](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/preserving-jar-nga-19643), Wilford H. Shurtliff, c. 1938. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- ["Chest"](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/chest-nga-19736), Edith Towner, 1940. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Card Table](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/card-table-nga-20066), Florence Choate, c. 1953. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Bandbox](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/bandbox-nga-20616), Nicholas Acampora, 1937. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Bandbox](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/bandbox-nga-20620), John Tarantino, c. 1937. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Bank Camel](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/bank-camel-nga-20636), William O. Fletcher, c. 1940. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Iron Bank Elephant](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/iron-bank-elephant-nga-20644), Z.S. Lupus, c. 1938. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Mechanical Artillery Bank](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/mechanical-artillery-bank-nga-20730), Alf Bruseth, c. 1940. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Toy Bank](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/toy-bank-nga-20733), Pearl Torell, c. 1939. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Snipe Decoy](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/snipe-decoy-nga-21720), Lawrence Flynn, 1941. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Family Record of Susan B. Anthony](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/family-record-of-susan-b-anthony-nga-21829), John Wilkes, c. 1937. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Dumb Iron](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/dumb-iron-nga-21859), Alfonso Moreno, c. 1938. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Cigar Store Indian](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/cigar-store-indian-nga-22200), Rosamond P. Gray, 1935/1942. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Fire Hose Reel](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/fire-hose-reel-nga-22350), Hans Mangelsdorf, c. 1938. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Fork](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/fork-nga-22398), Anthony Zuccarello, c. 1936. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Fire Lighter Vase](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/fire-lighter-vase-nga-22540), Francis Law Durand, 1935/1942. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Mirror](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/mirror-nga-22556), B. Holst-Grubbe, 1935/1942. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Ornamental Ruby Vase](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/ornamental-ruby-vase-nga-23024), Robert Stewart, c. 1936. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Glass Pitcher](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/glass-pitcher-nga-23052), Beverly Chichester, c. 1937. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Vase](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/vase-nga-23352), Janet Riza, c. 1937. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Goblet](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/goblet-nga-23380), Ronau William Woiceske, 1935/1942. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Binnacle Lamp](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/binnacle-lamp-nga-24657), Herman O. Stroh, 1938. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Metal Base Lamp](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/metal-base-lamp-nga-24667), Henry Meyers, c. 1936. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Potato Masher](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/potato-masher-nga-24704), Clarence W. Dawson, c. 1940. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Candle Mold](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/candle-mold-nga-24772), Vincent P. Rosel, c. 1936. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Wooden Shaving Mug](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/wooden-shaving-mug-nga-24804), Jesse W. Skeen, c. 1936. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Reading Lamp](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/reading-lamp-nga-24860), Joseph Cannella, 1941. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Shaker Stools](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/shaker-stools-nga-25621), Lawrence Foster, 1935/1942. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Shaker Stand](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/shaker-stand-nga-25691), Ray Holden, c. 1936. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Shaker Music Rack](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/shaker-music-rack-nga-25709), Alfred H. Smith, c. 1936. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Shaker Side Chair](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/shaker-side-chair-nga-25714), Ray Holden, c. 1937. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Shaker Woolen Rug](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/shaker-woolen-rug-nga-25789), George V. Vezolles, 1935/1942. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Spinning Wheel](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/spinning-wheel-nga-26937), Clyde L. Cheney, 1935/1942. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Spit](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/spit-nga-26947), Emile Cero, c. 1938. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Bas Relief](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/bas-relief-nga-26987), Edward L. Loper, c. 1938. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Quaker Doll](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/quaker-doll-nga-27448), Bertha Semple, 1935/1942. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Quaker Doll](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/quaker-doll-nga-27449), Jacob Gielens, 1935/1942. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Doll - "Emily"](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/doll-emily-nga-27452), Rex F. Bush, c. 1938. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Doll--"Hannah Hitch"](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/doll-hannah-hitch-nga-27480), Edith Towner, c. 1940. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Carousel Horse](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/carousel-horse-nga-28531), Dorothy Handy, c. 1939. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Fraktur](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/fraktur-nga-28808), Albert Levone, 1935/1942. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Knitted Glove](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/knitted-glove-nga-28887), Elizabeth Moutal, c. 1936. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Shaker Table](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/shaker-table-nga-28897), Alfred H. Smith, c. 1938. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Corn Husk Doll](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/corn-husk-doll-nga-28913), Mina Lowry, c. 1936. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Decoy](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/decoy-nga-29054), Mina Lowry, c. 1940. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Color Notes on Iron](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/color-notes-on-iron-nga-29062), Gerald Transpota, 1935/1942. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Fence - Sea Horse Design](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/fence-sea-horse-design-nga-29082), Pearl Torell, c. 1939. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Fence](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/fence-nga-29083), Rose Campbell-Gerke, c. 1940. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Hitching Post](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/hitching-post-nga-29093), Albert Ryder, c. 1938. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Fence](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/fence-nga-29094), Rose Campbell-Gerke, c. 1941. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Gold Brooch](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/gold-brooch-nga-29727), Isidore Steinberg, c. 1940. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.
- [Lamp](https://www.ochreeditions.com/art/lamp-nga-29757), Arsen Maralian, c. 1936. Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington.