The Wisconsin Decorative Arts Database is a new online resource for the study of craft traditions, manufacturing, state and local history, and material culture. This searchable archive brings together examples of furniture, ceramics, textiles, and other 19th and early 20th century material culture artifacts from the collections of museums and historic sites across Wisconsin.

INSTRUCTIONS: There are several ways to search the collection. 1) Enter a search word or words into the Search all Fields box; 2) Choose from the drop-down menus to browse the catalog entries by contributing institution or by object type; or 3) Select Browse in the top menu bar to see the entire collection.

Visit the project blog to find out about new fieldwork and new database additions.

Affiliated with a Wisconsin historic site or museum? This project is founded on the contributions of the state's historical and cultural institutions. We need your help in our quest to document Wisconsin's historically important objects. To find out how your institution can participate, contact Project Coordinator Emily Pfotenhauer.

A collaboration of the Chipstone Foundation, the Wisconsin Historical Society, and the Material Culture Program of the University of Wisconsin-Madison.