George B. Wally

George B. Wally was an artist documented as active in 1935, primarily associated with the Index of American Design, a comprehensive federal initiative designed to document American decorative and folk arts. Wally’s known body of work consists of eleven items specifically recorded as part of the Index of American Design collection, confirming the artist’s contribution to this influential New Deal-era project.

The works attributed to Wally are detailed studies or renderings of historical objects, focusing on craft and utilitarian designs. Notable examples include documentation of an Armband, a Basket, a Dress, and specific studies such as a Box and Basket Implement and a Comb and Back Scratcher. These highly detailed records provide valuable insight into historical material culture.

The documentary output associated with George B. Wally is represented in significant institutional holdings, including the collections of the National Gallery of Art. Because of their historical importance, these documented pieces are often made available as high-quality prints for study and reference. Today, the archival integrity of these museum-quality design records means they are frequently accessible through the public domain as downloadable artwork.