Alois E. Ulrich

Alois E. Ulrich was an artist active during the mid-1930s, documenting American decorative arts between 1935 and 1938. Ulrich’s known output is tied closely to the Index of American Design, a project established under the Federal Art Project that sought to record and preserve historical American folk arts and crafts.

Ulrich is represented in museum collections by 15 records related to the Index of American Designs. The works themselves typically focus on detailed, historical renderings of domestic items and textiles. Specific examples documented in databases include two distinct Coverlet designs, an Applique Quilt, a Patchwork Quilt, and a rendering of an Ember Carrier. These studies provide vital documentation of material culture from the period.

Alois E. Ulrich’s works are preserved within the permanent collections of major American institutions, establishing their historical credibility. A significant selection of Ulrich’s designs is held by the National Gallery of Art. Because these historical records are often held in the public domain, they are frequently available to researchers and collectors as high-quality prints or downloadable artwork for academic study.