September 24, 2024

COLLECTIONS HIGHLIGHT: WORKER-MODIFIED TYPECUTTING PATTERNS

The typecutters and Wood Shop workers at Hamilton Manufacturing were skilled not only at producing wood type, but also at making their own modifications and repairs when necessary. The ingenuity of these workers is visible on many items at the museum including machinery, tools, and patterns for cutting type.    As often happens, a university professor with a few “mystery”... Read More »

Read More
 

July 30, 2024

Visiting Artist Tom Walker Pursues a Subtle Printing Approach

Hamilton Visiting Artist Tom Walker (Ramicack Press) explored the artistic possibilities presented by the museum's collection during a visit earlier this year.   Tom was intrigued by the idea of achieving ethereality in his prints, saying that “The type in the collection is so graphic and bold… I wanted to explore how the forms could be delicate.”   For some... Read More »

Read More
 

June 28, 2024

Visiting Artists Enliven Hamilton Pressrooms During Second BIWOC Summit

Artists-in-Residence Julie Chen, e bond, and Sharon Jue brought their fresh perspectives and boundless energy to Hamilton for two weeks to print, offer a workshop, and deliver an on-site gallery talk as part of our 2024 BIWOC (Black, Indigenous, Women of Color) summit.   This residency in our letterpress printing studio was held to help empower marginalized voices and actively... Read More »

Read More
 

May 30, 2024

BEHIND THE SCENES: DESIGNING AN EMBLEM FOR HAMILTON'S 25TH ANNIVERSARY

In 2024, Hamilton enters its 25th year as a museum! "Rooted in History: 25 Years of the Hamilton Museum" is our celebration theme. We will be celebrating throughout the year with collections highlights, event tie-ins, merchandise, and more.   We asked Brad Vetter (Brad Vetter Design) to design a 25th anniversary emblem that reflects our strong foundation and continued growth. He knocked... Read More »

Read More
 

March 21, 2024

Type Legacy Spotlight: By Women About Women

The Type Legacy Project at the Hamilton Wood Type & Printing Museum is one of the ways that we preserve history for creative use today. Women’s History Month is a fitting time to highlight three Type Legacy Project initiatives that are “by women, about women”: contemporary women designers created new typefaces and borders honoring historic women who made an impact... Read More »

Read More

BACK TO TOP