This June, the Muscatine Art Center commemorates the beginning of the American Civil War by presenting an exhibition of Civil War artifacts. Shield Design was asked to create a catalogue to accompany the exhibit. The 16-page catalogue features photos of the Art Center’s permanent collection along with excerpts from letters from Muscatine soldier Daniel Parvin. Parvin’s letters, written from 1861-1864, give an intimate glimpse into a soldier’s world. The catalogue is available for sale at the Art Center.
Though I’ve never considered myself a history buff, being part of this project definitely made an impact on me as I read letters from Parvin and had the privilege to handle actual Civil War items – including life casts of Abraham Lincoln’s hands. I highly recommend taking the time to check out this exhibit.
Local photographers Randy Richmond and Beth Van Zandt provided the great photography for this project.
