Frank Eiseman

Frank Eiseman was an American renderer active during a focused period from 1937 to 1939. Eiseman's output is specifically associated with the Index of American Design (IAD), a major federal arts initiative dedicated to creating a comprehensive visual record of American material culture, folk art, and historical utilitarian objects.

Eiseman contributed fourteen documented designs to the Index, focusing on precise, detailed renderings of historical artifacts. These studies reflect the initiative's goal of preserving visual records of historical American craftsmanship and industry. The resulting works, often available today as high-quality prints, serve as crucial historical documentation.

Specific works attributed to Eiseman include technical renderings of items such as the Amana Baker's Oven Lamp, Flail, Iron Fork, Miner's Cart, and Sewing Cabinet. These Frank Eiseman prints are held in major institutional collections. A significant repository of the IAD, including Eiseman's contributions, is preserved in the National Gallery of Art, confirming the museum-quality status of his work. Much of this historical record has since entered the public domain, making the detailed studies broadly accessible.