HAMILTON WOOD TYPE MUSEUM

Our mission is to advance the understanding of our printing and design heritage by documenting, archiving and reproducing the history and images of American letterpress printing. Our premier collection of printing type, engravings, library, prints and equipment support scholarship and education at all levels by preserving through use, research and demonstration... Located between the East and West Twin Rivers on Lake Michigan, the Hamilton Manufacturing Company was the largest wood type producer in the country, when virtually everything was letterpress printed. The company was founded in 1880, and in addition to wood type, the company manufactured medical office furniture, drafting tables, baby furniture (cribs, playpens, potty chairs) and the first gas powered clothes dryer (really!). Eventually the company was recognized for its laboratory furniture, offered in both wood and steel, and fume hoods... The Hamilton Wood Type and Printing Museum of Two Rivers, WI is the only museum..

Also known as: Wood, wood type

Primary location: Two Rivers United States