Jane Iverson

Jane Iverson was an American artist or documentarian active during the years 1935 and 1936. Her known output is directly associated with the Index of American Design, a comprehensive federal art project established during the Great Depression to document historic American material culture and decorative arts.

Iverson is represented by 15 documented items within the Index, which span a range of subjects reflecting the project's goal of preserving records of American craftsmanship and folk art. Specific works held in collections demonstrate a focus on historical figures, documentation of metalwork, and studies of Indigenous crafts. Notable titles include the studies Bust of Washington and Cast Iron Cat's Head, alongside documentation of cultural artifacts such as Cree Papoose Doll, Dolls (Apache Women), and Indian Doll - Winnipeg Brave.

These high-quality prints and studies are maintained in museum collections, including the National Gallery of Art. Today, many of Jane Iverson prints derived from the Index of American Design are accessible in the public domain, providing researchers with vital documentation of 1930s-era cultural preservation efforts.