Mina Lowry

Mina Lowry is documented as an artist active in 1935, primarily associated with the Index of American Designs project. This extensive governmental initiative, active during the Depression era, aimed to record and preserve the history of American decorative and folk arts through detailed renderings.

Fifteen works attributed to Lowry are represented in institutional collections, establishing their verifiable contributions to this important historical and artistic record. The artist’s output is centered in the National Gallery of Art, which maintains a large archive of Index materials.

Lowry's documented works demonstrate careful technical skill in recording material culture. Notable examples held in collections include Afternoon Dress, Bandbox, Baseball Player, Bellows, and Calash. As highly detailed documentation, much of this artistic output is now available in the public domain for research and study. Collectors and researchers often seek out Mina Lowry prints, which are frequently reproduced as high-quality prints reflecting the original documentation standards.