Vera Van Voris

Vera Van Voris was an artist active across a long period, documented professionally between 1855 and 1937. Their recognized contributions consist primarily of precise documentation related to American decorative and vernacular arts, often categorized under the Index of American Designs.

Fifteen of Van Voris's works are preserved in museum collections, confirming the artist's role in systematically cataloging historical material culture. These detailed studies frequently focused on specific items of craft or design, functioning as visual records for posterity. Notable works represented in the database include detailed drawings such as Barber Pole, Cast Iron Pillar, Figure, Marionette, and Sacristy chair.

The authority of Van Voris’s documentation is affirmed by the inclusion of their output in the National Gallery of Art. The preservation of these 15 records in this institution ensures that the studies remain available to researchers. Because these factual representations are highly valuable for scholarship, access to Vera Van Voris prints, often classified as museum-quality resources, is frequently provided to the public. Many of these historical records are now considered public domain material, making the detailed drawings available as downloadable artwork for widespread research and study.