George Loughridge

George Loughridge was an artist active during a concentrated period spanning 1935 and 1936, focusing primarily on the documentation of American decorative arts. Loughridge’s verifiable output is documented through contributions to the Index of American Design, a federal project established to create a comprehensive visual record of historical American folk art and craft objects. Fifteen of these index of american designs are represented in museum holdings.

The works attributed to Loughridge function as precise visual renderings of historical artifacts, including domestic textiles, ceramics, and furniture. Documented subjects preserved in collections include the Applique and Patchwork Coverlet - Star of Bethelehem, a detailed rendering of a Crock, and a Patchwork Quilt. Loughridge also documented intricate pieces of historical furniture, such as a Piano and a Settee.

This body of work is considered valuable source material for historical and decorative studies. These important documents are held in major institutional collections, specifically the National Gallery of Art. Today, documentation from the Index of American Design is often classified as public domain, ensuring wide accessibility for researchers seeking George Loughridge prints and high-quality prints of American folk art records.