Poster

Object number2007.3.23

OriginPittsburgh, PA

MediumPaper

Credit LineGift of Alan Rosenberg

DescriptionStars of the WWVA Jamboree - In Person The Jimmy Stephens Show Poster.Dimensions22 x 14.063 in. (55.9 x 35.7 cm)
InscriptionsFront has text including “Bishop Carroll High School / PRESENTS / STARS OF THE WWVA JAMBOREE / In / Person / THE / JIMMY / STEPHENS / SHOW / … / JEAN PERRON / … / New England Country Gentlemen / MUSIC-- / COMEDY—FUN / FOR THE / ENTIRE FAMILY / … / BISHOP CARROLL HIGH SCHOOL GYM / Ebensburg, Pa. … / SUN. OCT. 25”.
MarksFront has text at bottom “TRIANGLE POSTER CO. ...”
Historical NotesAfter returning from military service in World War II, David Rosenberg, the donor Alan Rosenberg's father, purchased a small printing company in Pittsburgh that had been operating since the early 1900s (originally owned by Shapiro Brothers). Named the Triangle Poster and Printing Company for its original location near the Point of Pittsburgh, Rosenberg's company specialized in printing colorful circus and fair posters using wood blocks and wood type. This printing technique produced rich, saturated colors in comparison to off-set printing, which eventually replaced the wood-block method. As of 2007, Triangle Poster and Printing Company still prints carnival and fair posters using wood blocks that were acquired over 50 years prior.

Related institution Bishop Carroll High School

Related person Jimmy Stephens

Related person Jean Perron

Related institution New England Country Gentlemen

Previous owner David Rosenberg

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