Gwyneth King

Gwyneth King was an artist known for their contributions to the documentation of American material culture during a brief documented period spanning 1935 to 1937. King is credited with producing eight index of american designs, suggesting an association with the Index of American Design, a massive public arts program of the Federal Art Project designed to create a comprehensive visual survey of decorative arts and historical objects found across the United States.

King’s documented work focuses primarily on detailed, accurate renderings of historical American textiles and garments. These technical illustrations include specific studies of artifacts related to the Quaker community, demonstrating a focused approach to recording early American domestic objects. Notable works represented in collections include Quaker Doll, Bonnet, Dress, Gown and Slipper, and Quaker Wedding Shoes.

Works attributed to Gwyneth King are preserved in the permanent collection of the National Gallery of Art. The archival importance and graphic clarity of these illustrations make high-quality prints valuable resources for design historians and curators. Given their context within a federally sponsored project, many of these detailed Gwyneth King prints are now within the public domain, making them easily accessible for study and reference.