Helmut Hiatt

Helmut Hiatt was an artist documented as active circa 1936, primarily recognized for their contributions to the Index of American Designs project. Fifteen studies related to American decorative arts by Hiatt are represented in major institutional collections, confirming their role in documenting historical objects and design motifs.

These works are held in the permanent collection of the National Gallery of Art. The documented pieces typically focus on specific historical ceramic designs and locations, including the Comm. MacDougal's Victory Plate, the Cup - "Hartford Asylum", and the Cup - "State House, Hartford". Other examples preserved in museum collections include the Cup Plate and the Cup Plate - "Castle Garden".

Hiatt’s detailed documentation provides valuable insight into early American decorative production. Today, studies related to these objects are frequently sought as high-quality prints for research purposes. As reference material often utilized for scholarship, the documentation of these objects frequently falls into the public domain, offering broad access for educational use.