The Helen Williams Drutt Collection

Helen W. Drutt, a pioneering scholar, dealer, and professor in the modern and contemporary craft movement, assembled a collection of jewelry that is recognized internationally for its depth and quality. Dating to 1963 and created by 175 artists from around the world, the innovative objects are fashioned from materials as diverse as Coca-Cola bottles, knitting needles, antlers, PVC, and book paper. The MFAH acquired the collection in 2002. Among the artists represented in depth are Peter Chang, Stanley Lechtzin, Albert Paley, and Wendy Ramshaw.