This collection contains images created or collected by Walter T. Downing. These images include lithographs, collotypes, photographs, and photographic reproductions of architectural details and sculptures from books and serials. The books include Lacy's Dramatic Costumes and Die Tapezierkunst which contains reproduced sketches of tapestries and window decorations. Also included are images of architectural details including wall medallions, cornice pieces, and statues from Bauornamente Der Neuzeit. Additional images from the serial American Architect and Building News include reproductions of drawings, tapestries, and paintings including religious, historical, and decorative images and figures. The collection contains sketches and watercolors of interiors created by Downing as well as twenty photographs of unidentied interiors and exteriors. Other lithographs and collotypes include images taken out of unidentified art books covering topics in design such as clothing of foreign countries and costumes from stage plays.