When transit passes were designed by hand

In the 1930s–60s, Milwaukee Electric Railway & Light Company offered trolley and bus riders a weekly burst of color and hand lettering. About 300 of these tickets are now in our collection.
138 points by nate 82 days ago letterformarchive.org 31 comments

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Milwaukee’s transit passes from the mid-20th century featured vibrant colors and unique hand lettering, reflecting the era’s artistry. A collection of around 300 of these tickets showcases the creativity behind everyday travel during that time.

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