Frederika Dicker was born in 1898 to a poor Jewish family in Vienna, Austria. Her mother passed away when Friedl was just a toddler. Like many Jews who were killed by the Nazis, not a lot of information is available on Friedl’s childhood, but her story becomes clearer upon entering the iconic art school Weimar Bauhaus.
Katharine Graham, publisher of the Washington Post, was known for printing the Pentagon Papers and reports on the Watergate scandal. Learn more about the first 20th-century female publisher and what she overcame.
Our outreach project with Austin Bat Cave and Foundation Communities
Printer Ruth Ellis lived to the age of 101, leaving behind an incredibly legacy of helping the Black, LGBTQ, and senior citizen communities. Learn more about her remarkable story.
Join us in supporting the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.
For over seven centuries, the letterpress has been an integral part of printing and communication. In this article, we’d like to go over the history of the letterpress, from its inception at the hands of inventor Johannes Gutenberg to its recent revival in small studios across the globe.
Father’s Day.
The day to celebrate dad, pops, daddy-o, father, gramps, the old man.
We’re big fans of dads over here at Letterpress PLAY, so that’s why we created a number of dad-themed gifts that are perfect for Father’s Day.
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and we have a variety of handmade, sustainable, and one-of-a-kind gifts we think she’ll love. Free USPS first class shipping (but order soon to guarantee delivery before Mother’s Day).
