Angelo Bulone

Angelo Bulone was an artist active in the documentation of American decorative arts during a focused period spanning 1936 to 1939. Their body of work is directly associated with the Index of American Design, a significant federal project committed to cataloging the history of American material culture through detailed renderings.

Bulone specialized in documenting historical craft and design objects, providing meticulous visual records across various media. Notable studies held in museum collections include a Ladle, a Pottery Basket, and a Spice Box, emphasizing early American utilitarian items. They also documented unique furniture and textile records, specifically the Zoar Chair and the detailed Textile (State Emblems).

Fifteen index of american designs studies by Bulone are preserved in institutional archives, demonstrating the breadth of their contribution to the project. These high-quality prints are represented in major collections, most notably the National Gallery of Art. Because this output originated from government-funded initiatives, much of Bulone’s documentation is now available in the public domain, increasing the accessibility of this historical downloadable artwork for researchers and design enthusiasts.