The Milwaukee Art Museum celebrates the power of art and design to inspire curiosity, imagination, and creativity at every age. That spirit comes to life in this special Milwaukee collaboration, bringing together the work of two beloved Milwaukee design innovators: children’s clothing designer Florence Eiseman and acclaimed author and illustrator Lois Ehlert.
Ehlert’s bold, playful artwork transformed the natural world into something wonderfully imaginative, while Eiseman’s groundbreaking designs brought art and creativity into children’s clothing. Together, their work reflects a distinctly Milwaukee tradition of thoughtful design, craftsmanship, and joyful creativity.
This collaboration reimagines Ehlert’s original designs for Florence Eiseman, including a new piece featuring her iconic tomato from Growing Vegetable Soup. A collection of felt paper dolls, created with Milwaukee-based Lowercase Toys, brings the story full circle—inviting a new generation to play with Ehlert’s art and Eiseman’s designs.
Lois Ehlert x Florence Eiseman
A Milwaukee Legacy of Art & Design
The Milwaukee Art Museum celebrates the power of art and design to inspire curiosity, imagination, and creativity at every age. That spirit comes to life in this special Milwaukee collaboration, bringing together the work of two beloved Milwaukee design innovators: children’s clothing designer Florence Eiseman and acclaimed author and illustrator Lois Ehlert.
Ehlert’s bold, playful artwork transformed the natural world into something wonderfully imaginative, while Eiseman’s groundbreaking designs brought art and creativity into children’s clothing. Together, their work reflects a distinctly Milwaukee tradition of thoughtful design, craftsmanship, and joyful creativity.
This collaboration reimagines Ehlert’s original designs for Florence Eiseman, including a new piece featuring her iconic tomato from Growing Vegetable Soup. A collection of felt paper dolls, created with Milwaukee-based Lowercase Toys, brings the story full circle—inviting a new generation to play with Ehlert’s art and Eiseman’s designs.
