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Van Lanen Latin: The Digital Typeface

Van Lanan Type Sandwich

Now for sale! A digital version of this delicious typeface, Van Lanen Latin, designed exclusively for Hamilton by Matthew Carter. Order it here.

 

Girls of the Globe Collection pin-up calendar: Now on Etsy!

2010 seems like a great year to revive the fine tradition of pin-up girls. And we've got 12 of them for you featuring lovely ladies from the Globe Printing plate collection at Hamilton Wood Type. Find them at our Etsy Store!

 
  Miss April

Miss April

March Pin-Up Calendar

Miss March

February Pin-Up Calendar

Miss February

  January Pin-Up Calendar

Miss January

 

Circus Broadside

 
Circus Broadside
 

Printed on archival paper from original woodcuts created by the Globe Printing Company (Chicago). Measures 40" x 26".

$250.00 plus shipping and handling.
All proceeds go to the museum.

 

Auto Races Broadside

 
Auto Races Broadside
 

Printed on archival paper from original woodcuts created by the Globe Printing Company (Chicago). Measures 40" x 26".

$100.00 plus shipping and handling.
All proceeds go to the museum.

 

Balls cried the queen! Poster

 
Balls Poster
 

Measures 22.25" X 13.25". Printed on acid free paper. By Allyson Vanstone.

$150.00 plus shipping and handling.

 

Eat an Elephant Poster

 
Elephant Poster
 

Measures 16.2" X 13". Printed on acid free paper. By Emilie Burnham.

$150.00 plus shipping and handling.

 

All Things Point To Poster

 
Pointer Poster
 

Measures 10.75" X 18.5". Printed on acid free paper. By Paul Brown.

$200.00 plus shipping and handling.

 

Hamilton Wood Type: A History in Headlines

 
Hamilton Wood Type: A History in Headlines
 

"There's a story to be told in the heart of every piece of wood."
Jim Sherraden, Foreword of "Hamilton Wood Type: A History in Headlines"

Printed in 2004, this book tells the history of woodtype production in America as experienced in the then bustling lumber town of Two Rivers, Wisconsin. A combined effort of Bill Moran, Robert Style, Dennis Ichiyama, Richard Zauft and Dave Carson, this book provides rich insight into this unique treasure.

Click here to see more images of the book.

$20.00 plus shipping and handling.
All proceeds go to the museum.

 

The Art of Wood Type by Greg Ruffa

 
The Art of Wood Type
 

Museum friend and wood type expert Greg Ruffa wrote and published this book in 2008. It's a great survey of wood type including over 100 photos of different type specimens.

View more images of the book.

$50.00 plus shipping and handling.

 

Check out Hamilton's Etsy store for even more posters!