William Henry Holmes

William Henry Holmes (1846-1933) was an American anthropologist, archaeologist, and museum director known for his contributions to the study of Native American cultures and art. Holmes's research focused on the relationship between art, culture, ad evolution, with a particular interest in the development of form and ornamentation in textile art. His work at the Smithsonian Institution and the Bureau of Ethnology established him as a leading authority in the field of anthropology and art history.