Maud M Holme

Maud M Holme was active between 1935 and 1938, primarily associated with the Index of American Design (IAD). The IAD was a significant initiative under the Works Progress Administration (WPA) Federal Art Project, employing artists nationwide to document historical American decorative, industrial, and folk arts. Holme's output within this period focused on producing detailed, high-quality renderings of artifacts, serving as an invaluable visual record of material culture.

At least fifteen of Holme’s documented designs are represented in the permanent collection of the National Gallery of Art. The subjects range widely, illustrating the meticulous scope of the IAD project. Surviving works held in museum collections include object documentation such as the "Liberty" Bottle, detailed drawings of Glass, and functional items like a Rocking Chair. Textiles and domestic arts are also represented by renderings such as the Pieced Quilt and a Baby Bonnet.

Due to their origin in US government-sponsored projects, many Maud M Holme prints and documentary works are now within the public domain. These museum-quality records are essential resources for researchers, often made available as downloadable artwork for study.