Margaret Linsley; Cornelius Christoffels
Margaret Linsley and Cornelius Christoffels are artists or documentarians whose recorded activity spans the years 1935 to 1936, a period associated with significant governmental efforts to catalog American folk and decorative arts. The data associated with their collaboration focuses heavily on textile documentation, specifically as contributors to the "index of american designs," which comprises fifteen entries documented in institutional collections.
Their represented body of work includes multiple studies of historical quilts, reflecting a sustained engagement with traditional American craft. Specific examples documented in museum records include the Autograph Quilt and the Pieced Autograph Quilt (1 Piece). These records often capture the intricate details necessary for creating accurate archival documentation.
Verifiable documentation associated with Margaret Linsley and Cornelius Christoffels is held in the collections of the National Gallery of Art. The surviving materials, often available as high-quality prints, preserve evidence of American decorative design. Much of the archival material from this era eventually enters the public domain, ensuring continued accessibility for researchers seeking historical documentation.