Press runs with our 10x15 Chandler & Price Gordon-style jobbing press are always an undertaking! For this press run, Howard and Jared are using black rubber base ink to print a large photo engraving of a cartoon depiction of Howard and his favorite letterpress saying, “Mind your p’s & q’s.” The artwork was created by our staff member, Shawn. The image was then sent to OWOSSO Graphic Arts in Owosso, Michigan where the photo engraving was designed. In this video, Howard and Jared show letterpress

Did you know that when you shop at our Museum Store, there is something special about the paper bag we place your purchased items in? Our paper bags are printed with our Museum logo and contact information using one of our historic printing presses! In this video, Howard prepares our Chandler & Price jobbing press, manufactured in 1902, for a press run to print 100 large paper bags for our Museum Store. Stop by the Sacramento History Museum when we’re open and take home a printing souvenir when

Ben Franklin had a lot of accomplishments in his life but he was most proud of his letterpress printing skills. Learn more about Benjamin Franklin in a new 2-part documentary by Ken Burns on PBS! It is premiering April 4 & 5 at 8pm on PBS KVIE! Let’s just say Howard and Jared will be tuning in to watch! | Sacramento History Museum