Fritz Boehmer

Fritz Boehmer was active in documenting American crafts and decorative arts between 1935 and 1937. His artistic output is classified under the Index of American Designs, a crucial initiative established to record and preserve the history of domestic American design, typically executed as detailed renderings or measured drawings. Fifteen designs attributed to Boehmer are represented in institutional collections.

Boehmer’s documentation focused primarily on traditional household items and regional crafts, suggesting an emphasis on utility and historical ornamentation. The five recorded pieces held in museum databases highlight this specialization, including the Pa. German Springerle Board and its related design, Springerle for Christmas Cookies. Other documented works include a Desk, a Steel Spatula, and a Flat Iron Holder.

Documentation of these unique designs is preserved in major collections, including the holdings of the National Gallery of Art. As the original documentation is often available as downloadable artwork through institutional archives, it offers historians critical insights into American material culture. The records generated under the Index of American Designs are frequently utilized to create museum-quality references and high-quality prints for educational purposes.