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Chicago gets a glimpse of the Strathmore Archive

Words
Ariel Smullen
Photography
Steven E. Gross
Candid image of Mohawk's Chris Harrold showing visitors samples from the archive

The Strathmore Archive is a treasure trove of over 100 years of rare, historic and beautiful Strathmore paper promotions. Since its discovery, we have been hosting special events and pop-up exhibitions across North America to unveil and share selections from the archive with design enthusiasts and to celebrate Stathmore’s legacy.

Last month, Mohawk and the Chicago Design Museum teamed up to bring the traveling Strathmore Archive exhibit to Chicago, IL. Chris Harrold, Mohawk’s Vice President of Business Development and Creative Director, spoke with a select group of designers and creatives about the history of Strathmore while showcasing selected artifacts from the archive.

Approximately 40 creatives from the Chicago area attended and received A Mohawk Maker’s Field Guide. The Maker’s Field Guide to Texture and Color stands on the shoulders of the Strathmore legacy of education, inspiration and demonstration on paper.

A Mohawk rep speaks with an attendee
Chicago visitors to the Strathmore archive inspect prints
Visitors line up to get a closer look at the Strathmore Archive
“The Strathmore Archive is a veritable treasure trove featuring exquisite examples of paper, printing, and design from history’s most legendary practitioners. We were thrilled to be able to host our friends from Mohawk and share this incredible and inspiring work with our patrons and friends.”
Matthew Terdich
Executive Creative Director of the Chicago Design Museum
Attendees also received copies of A Maker's Field Guide to Color and Texture, shown here
An attendee looks at his copy of the Maker's Field Guide

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