Hamilton Museum Hosts “Globe Reversed” Exhibit Closing Reception
April 30, 2016 |
The public is welcome to a FREE exhibit closing reception on April 30, 2016 at the
Hamilton Wood Type & Printing Museum, 1816 10th Street, Two Rivers. The closing reception of the Globe Reversed exhibit will be held from 5 to 7 pm.
Globe Reversed is currently display in the museum gallery through April 30, 2016.
The Globe Printing Company of Chicago was once among the leading makers of posters for circuses, rodeos, fairs, entertainment and general merchandising. After the business closed, the largely unique printing blocks were stored in a semi
trailer for over 25 years until they were donated to the museum and transferred
to Two Rivers.
These pieces of wood type, images, and illustration cuts were often printed, then another image was carved into the back of the block. The original image would then be shimmed so that the next image would print evenly. The backs of these blocks
make for interesting compositions and stories. This exhibition shows off those
blocks as well as original posters that were used for make ready in the
printing process.
Hamilton Wood Type & Printing Museum is a working museum, dedicated to the
preservation and education of American Printing History through use of it's
collection of type and equipment. The museum offers workshops, demonstrations,
lectures and retail sales. Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 10 am – 5 pm with
guided tours offered daily at 1 pm and 3 pm.
For more information please visit, www.woodtype.org or call 920.794.6272.
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Hamilton Wood Type & Printing Museum |
1816 10th Street
Two Rivers, WI |
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tootsie@woodtype.org |
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