Hatch Show Print

Posted by orangemarigold on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Hatch Show Print in Nashville is a true gem. It is one of the oldest working letterpress print shops in America, and has produced many famous country music posters.

Quoted by the Hatch Brothers, “Advertising without posters is like fishing without worms.” It started, naturally enough, with the Hatch family. William H. Hatch ran a print shop in the town of Prescott, Wisconsin, {awesome!} where his two sons, Charles R. and Herbert H. (born in 1852 and 1854, respectively), grew up and learned the craft of letterpress printmaking. In 1875, William moved his family to Nashville where, four years later, Charles and Herbert founded CR and HH Hatch. (excerpt from Hatch Show Print)

I was in complete visual awe with all of the bright colors and block typography. I also bought a print that I wanted for a long time! Need I say anything more? To find more about the history of this iconic shop, visit their website: Hatch Show Print