Evelyn Bailey

Evelyn Bailey was active as an artist and documentarian during the mid-1930s, with recorded activity spanning the years 1935 to 1936. Her documented output is associated with the Index of American Designs (IAD), a comprehensive project aimed at recording American folk and decorative arts traditions.

Bailey's work focused on the careful documentation and rendering of historic textiles and garments. Fifteen Index of American Designs items are attributed to her name, reflecting meticulous attention to design and construction details. The works represented in museum collections include specific designs for historic clothing, such as the Bloomers, Embroidered Night Gown, Nightgown, Chemise, and the Baptismal Dress.

These historically significant documentary works are held in major American institutions, establishing the importance of her contribution to the Index of American Designs. The National Gallery of Art maintains a collection of her designs. Due to their nature as government-commissioned records, many of these Evelyn Bailey prints are available in the public domain, offering researchers and historians access to high-quality prints for cultural study and reference.