Hatch Show Print December 2019 interior general view

Hatch Show Print is a print shop in

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, United States that specializes in printing concert

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s using letter press printing and hand-carved wood pieces. Founded in 1879 by Charles and Herbert Hatch, it is known for its use of vintage

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. William Hatch, Charles' son, took over the shop in the 1920s. Hatch Show Print offers tours to the public and offers educational programs.

History

The Hatch brothers, known as CR and HH, founded Hatch Show Print in 1879. The first handbill they made was for

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’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

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, which allowed for the company to begin making posters for country music singers such as,

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Minnie Pearl Sarah Ophelia Colley Cannon (October 25, 1912 – March 4, 1996), known professionally as her stage character Minnie Pearl, was an American comedian and country singer who appeared at the Grand Ole Opry for more than 50 years (1940–1991) ...

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, and more. In 1984, Jim Sherraden took over as manager. The brand was donated by Gaylord Entertainment in 1992 to the

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and in 2013 Hatch Show Print moved inside the museum. In 2019, Hatch designed 32 posters for

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teams for the NFL draft and in the same month celebrated their 140th anniversary. In February 2024, art from Hatch was displayed in an exhibit at The Cape Girardeau Country History Center in

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. In April 2024, Hatch celebrated its 145th anniversary.

References

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* {{authority control Companies based in Nashville, Tennessee 1879 establishments in Tennessee Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Printing companies of the United States