Stories in Fabric

Phyllis Ross is an independent scholar who specializes in twentieth century decorative arts and design. Her most recent book is Gilbert Rohde: Modern Design for Modern Living (Yale, 2009). She has participated in the development of several museum exhibitions as a researcher and curator. In 2020 she was the recipient of a Schomburg Scholars-in-Residence Fellowship, in support of the Design Works project. She has participated in panels and public programs sponsored by the Yale University Art Gallery, the Cooper Hewitt National Design Museum, the Museum of the City of New York, and the Bard Graduate Center, among others.