Poster

Object number2007.3.29

OriginPittsburgh, PA

MediumPaper

Credit LineGift of Alan Rosenberg

DescriptionJefferson County Fair Authority presents The Rawhide Rodeo Company poster.Dimensions22.125 x 14.063 in. (56.2 x 35.7 cm)
InscriptionsFront has text “RODEO / … / WASKO / CHRYSLER, INC. / … / JEFFERSON COUNTY FAIR AUTHORITY / presents / THE RAWHIDE RODEO COMPANY / Jefferson County Fairgrounds / Exit 81 (Old Exit 14) – Rt. 28 N. / MAY 31 thru JUNE 1 / …”
MarksFront has black text at bottom “TRIANGLE POSTER & PRINTING CO. PGH, PA… Style No. 510”.
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.

Previous owner David Rosenberg

Related institution Chrysler Corporation

Related institution Jefferson County Fair Authority

Related institution The Rawhide Rodeo Company

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