The bulk of the Collection consists of reproductions of stenciled walls found in American structures dating to the Federal Period, 1790-1840, mostly from Rhode Island. Roger Williams University collection, available through JSTOR.
Emphasis on but not limited to early America. Image resources and digitized books, including botanical and zoological illustration, ceramics, and more. Images may be used freely for educational purposes. For other uses, contact the University of Wisconsin Library.
Established by Frederick Parker in 1869, the company changed its name to Parker Knoll in the 1930s and became famous for its quality upholstery and tension springing system. The archive includes details of almost every model from the 1870s to 2003, with photographs and related advertising and publicity material. From London Metropolitan University via JSTOR.
A collection of drawings, sketches, and digital objects pertaining to the design process used by the Gorham Manufacturing Company to create its hand-crafted consumer silver products. From Brown Digital Repository.
"The mission of the Society of Arts + Crafts is to support and celebrate craft makers and their creativity. The organization’s vision is to build and sustain a vibrant and diverse community and to shape the future of craft."
"Folk Figures : A Survey of Norwegian and Norwegian-American Artifacts in The Upper Midwest...virtual exhibit of objects ranging from the 17th century through the 1930's that depict animals, humans, birds, fish, or supernatural figures."
"The Longridge Ceramics Collection has been called the finest private collection of British delft and slipware in the world. Over 500 ceramic objects are presented here."
"Searchable digital collection of approximately 540 ceramic works created by Moravian potters in North Carolina in the late 18th and early 19th centuries."
A sampling from The Crafts Study Centre's... internationally acclaimed collections of 20th and 21st century British craft in the fields of calligraphy, ceramics, furniture and wood, and textiles."
Images of works in the collection, including all kinds of material culture and crafts. Downloadable. Contact museum for further licensing and rights information.
"This digital collection contains a selection of items from the Hagley Library documenting 19th century American women's participation in household handicrafts."
