Historical Publications

More than seventy-five titles highlighting the Museum’s collections, published between 1897 and 1987, are available online. Of these, more than 25 titles highlighting the Museum’s collections, published between 1978 and 1987, have been digitized and are freely available.

Prior to becoming a Smithsonian museum, Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum was The Cooper Union Museum for the Arts of Decoration. Over 50 titles from this period, spanning from The Cooper Union Museum’s inception in 1896 up through 1968, are available. These publications include past museum exhibitions, the annual Chronicles (1935-45, 1948-58), recent acquisitions, and more.

Keys and Locks in the Collection of the Cooper-Hewitt Museum Cooper-Hewitt Museum, The Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Design, Bert Spilker Publication design: Jeana Aquadro keys, locks, locksmiths, craftsmanship, permanent collection
Printed Textiles 1760-1860 in the Collection of the Cooper-Hewitt Museum Cooper-Hewitt Museum, The Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Design Publication design: Mentkya/Schlott textiles, textile design, textile printing, fabric, 18th century, 19th century, permanent collection, ch:exhibition=35349321
Folding Fans in the Collection of the Cooper-Hewitt Museum Cooper-Hewitt Museum, The Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Design, Lucy A. Commoner Publication design: H Plus fans, accessories, fashion, permanent collection, ch:exhibition=35350111
Theater Designs in the Collection of the Cooper-Hewitt Museum Cooper-Hewitt Museum, The Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Design, Arthur R. Blumenthal Publication design: H+ theater, theatrical design, drawings, Architecture, architectural drawings, costumes, permanent collection
Timeless Sources: Rare Books in the Collection of the Cooper-Hewitt Museum Cooper-Hewitt Museum, The Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Design, Katharine Martinez books, rare books, illustrated books, design books, permanent collection, National Design Library
Embroidered Samplers in the Collection of the Cooper-Hewitt Museum Cooper-Hewitt Museum, The Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Design Publication design: Abigail Sturges embroidery, samplers, patterns, fabric, thread, needlework, handicrafts, permanent collection, ch:exhibition=35349951
Stitch Guide: A Study of the Stitches on the Embroidered Samplers in the Collection of the Cooper-Hewitt Museum Cooper-Hewitt Museum, The Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Design, Gillian Moss Publication design: Abigail Sturges embroidery, samplers, fabric, thread, needlework, permanent collection, ch:exhibition=35349951
Buttons in the Collection of the Cooper-Hewitt Museum Cooper-Hewitt Museum, The Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Design, Carl Christian Dauterman Publication design: Gottschalk + Ash International buttons, accessories, fashion, ornament, permanent collection
Columns in the Collection of the Cooper-Hewitt Museum Cooper-Hewitt Museum, The Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Design, William Lloyd MacDonald columns, Architecture, drawings, prints, decorative arts, permanent collection, ch:exhibition=35350415
Fashion Plates in the Collection of the Cooper-Hewitt Museum Cooper-Hewitt Museum, The Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Design, Joan Lancaster Harting Publication design: Mentkya/Schlott fashion, prints, permanent collection