Willoughby Ions

Willoughby Ions (1881–1977) was an American composer, artist, poet, dramatist, designer, and suffragist.

[4][3] In 1916 she moved to Greenwich Village in New York City and started a career as a costume and textile designer.

This led to her associations with the Federal Art Project in Virginia, and contributions to the Index of American Design.

Ions and Adèle Clark helped prepare the transcriptions of Ora Canter's contributions to folklorist Richard Chase's 1956 book American Folk Tales and Songs.

[10][11] She created batik gowns, stained glass art, murals, painted tapestries, and children's toys.

Coverlet , watercolor and graphite drawing by Willoughby Ions for the Index of American Design , now held by the National Gallery of Art