We began Museum Facsimiles in 1992 in our small six room house and a newborn baby. Three moves and 13 years later we have finally settled into a turn of the century (last century) old textile factory. Although that seems painless when contained in one sentence, it was only possible with the incredible hard work, long hours and talents of all our family. Now we depend not only on family but also on a great staff.
daughter Kristy on the press
Kristy uses an old Heidelberg Windmill to letterpress our cards, one color at a time, one card at a time. An old Kluge letterpress sits by idle, waiting for those few jobs that the Heidelberg cannot handle. Laurie drew the short straw and gets to do the silkscreening, thereby giving up any chance of manicured hands. Arden fills all the card orders, hand ties the ribbons and keeps track of card inventory. Alexa, now 14, has already designed 2 cards and subs for Carol in the store.
Laurie's Mom Arden filling a card order
All design of the greeting cards is done in-house by Kristy, Laurie and Ken. The company has won 7 Louie awards from the Greeting Card Association. Congratulations to Kristy Methe for 2 Louie Awards in one year!
Each design is evaluated as to whether it would work better as a silkscreen or as a letterpress printed card.
daughter Robin putting together a picture frame
Steve cuts and joins all the frames, frame after frame after frame. Robin oversees the framing department, keeps track of nuts and bolts, and does finish framing. Iggy does finish framing and has a great eye for custom framing. Ken does the marketing and pitches in wherever he's needed.
Steve joining a mirror frame
Robin, Kristy and Lexie at Kristy and Rick's wedding at The Lenox Club.
Congratulations Kristy and Rick! A beautiful couple and a beautiful day!
Museum Facsimiles new edition...Michael Erminio, son of Kristy and Rick (born Thanksgiving Day 2007)
Michael's older sister Hava!! Winter 2008
And, last but not least . . .
Sasha, our black lab, bounces from department to department, announcing visitors. Sasha has a new friend, George, a young irish setter, and now cares much less about visitors and more about playing tug of war, romping about and wrestling with George.
Alexa Green, greeting card designer and independent filmmaker, is currently working on a commercial for Museum Facsimiles-- as well as her high school diploma.
