Postcard, "Not Voting Has Consequences, Vote 2020, Your Vote Matters," 2020
THF622210 / Postcard, "Not Voting Has Consequences, Vote 2020, Your Vote Matters," 2020
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Artifact Overview
This postcard is based on a series of letterpress posters created by Leslie Evans of Sea Dog Press. Evans created one poster per month in 2020 as a time capsule for what she (and many others) deemed "a tumultuous year." Themes include COVID-19, encouragement to vote in the Presidential election, the US postal crisis, protest organizing, pro-science and anti-corruption messaging.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Postcard
Date Made
2020
Subject Date
2020
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2020.211.6
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Blue
Red
White (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 6 in
Width: 4.25 in
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Established in 1879 in Nashville, Hatch Show Print is the oldest working letterpress shop in the United States. They produced thousands of posters for the Grand Ole Opry, Ryman Auditorium, and other entertainment venues, nation-wide. Hatch's aesthetic is defined by its massive library of vintage wood type and hand-carved images. This poster was created in 2020 to support voting rights.