Hatch Show Print Explained

Founded:1879
Founder:Charles Hatch
Herbert Hatch
Hq Location:Nashville, Tennessee
Services:Letter press printing

Hatch Show Print is a print shop in Nashville, United States that specializes in printing concert posters using letter press printing and hand-carved wood pieces.[1] [2] [3]

Founded in 1879 by Charles and Herbert Hatch,[4] it is known for its use of vintage wood type. William Hatch, Charles' son, took over the shop in the 1920s.

Hatch Show Print offers tours to the public and offers educational programs.[5]

History

The Hatch brothers, known as CR and HH, founded Hatch Show Print in 1879.[6] [7] The first handbill they made was for Harriet Beecher Stowe’s brother, Rev. Henry Ward Beecher.

In the mid 1920s, Charles Hatch's son, Will Hatch took over the business. Will hand carve the lettering that was used.

From 1925 until 1992 Hatch was located behind Ryman Auditorium, which allowed for the company to begin making posters for country music singers such as, Patsy Cline, Willie Nelson, Bill Monroe, Minnie Pearl, and more.

The brand was donated by Gaylord Entertainment in 1992[8] to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and in 2013 Hatch Show Print moved inside the museum.[9] [10]

In 2019, Hatch designed 32 posters for NFL teams for the NFL draft[11] and in the same month celebrated their 140th anniversary.[12]

In February 2024, art from Hatch was displayed in an exhibit at The Cape Girardeau Country History Center in Jackson, Missouri.[13]

In April 2024, Hatch celebrated its 145th anniversary.

Notes and References

  1. Couch . Nena . The American Show Printer: Curtiss Show Print and Hatch Show Print . Theatre Survey . November 2007 . 48 . 2 . 339–352 . 10.1017/S0040557407000725. 1811/48458 . free .
  2. Web site: 2023-03-16 . Hatch Show Print Shop: Backstory of Music City’s iconic poster brand . 2024-02-02 . WKRN News 2 . en-US.
  3. Web site: Knisely . Mariah Timms and Amelia Ferrell . Fans of NFL Draft team posters flood Hatch Show Print in Nashville with requests . 2024-02-15 . The Tennessean . en-US.
  4. Web site: 19 January 2024 . Letterpress printing still a thrill to watch, see and do at Hatch Show . 2024-03-04 . The Tennessean.
  5. Web site: Thompson . Richard . 2019-04-05 . Hatch Show Print celebrates its 140th birthday . 2024-02-15 . Bluegrass Today . en-US.
  6. Web site: Hatch Show Print . 2024-02-15 . Atlas Obscura . en.
  7. Web site: Hahnen . Madison . 2024-04-12 . Hatch Show Print Celebrates 145 Years . 2024-05-15 . MusicRow.com . en-US.
  8. Web site: 2023-03-16 . Hatch Show Print Shop: Backstory of Music City’s iconic poster brand . 2024-02-02 . WKRN News 2 . en-US.
  9. Web site: Waterhouse . Jon . Hatch Show Print: Inside a Nashville institution . 6 January 2023 . CNN . en.
  10. Web site: O'Bryan . Amanda . ‘Hatch Print Show’ Graphic Design Style . 6 January 2023 . Creative Queen Bees.
  11. Web site: Rau . Nate . Hatch Show Print to offer custom NFL Draft posters for all 32 teams. Check them out. . 2024-02-15 . The Tennessean . en-US.
  12. Web site: Glover . Erika . 2019-04-26 . Iconic Hatch Show Print shop creates 32 fresh designs for Nashville's NFL Draft . 2024-02-15 . WZTV . en.
  13. Web site: Hulsey . Shane . 2024-02-25 . Cape Girardeau County History Center showcasing art from Hatch Show Print . 2024-03-04 . KBSI Fox 23 Cape Girardeau News Paducah News . en-US.

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