Margaret Brown Klapthor

Margaret Brown Klapthor (1922-1994) was an American historian and author specializing in decorative arts and material culture. She served as the curator of the Division of Political History at the Smithsonian Institution and made significant contrbutions to the understanding and preservation of American historical artifacts. Klapthor's research and publications focused on the social and cultural significance of material objects, enriching the knowledge of American history and craftsmanship.