CafePress Launches Online T-Shirt and Gift Shop with Smithsonian Merchandise From Vast Art and Photo Collections Now Available
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SAN MATEO, Calif.--(Business Wire)-- CafePress today announced the launch of its new online shop selling branded T-shirts, hats, and other popular gifts for the Smithsonian. The Smithsonian Institution is working with CafePress, the world's biggest destination for self-expression through merchandise and the leader in user generated commerce, based on their unique ability to efficiently produce high quality product on demand. CafePress helps bring unique merchandise to art enthusiasts and Smithsonian fans by seamlessly hosting the store, managing all payment transactions, shipping, and customer service, while employing print-on-demand technology for all merchandise. Products include spacecraft, historic photographs, and aviation from Smithsonian`s National Air and Space Museum, Giant Pandas and other animals from the National Zoo; stamps from the National Postal Museum; seed catalog art from Smithsonian`s Libraries; Logo gear and much more are available from the Smithsonian`s online store at http://www.SmithsonianStore.com. The Smithsonian Institution plans to continually add additional works from their vast collections to their online CafePress shop. "The Smithsonian has built a legacy by offering the art community access to some of the world`s most precious collections, and in the process they`ve become one of the most recognizable names in the art world," said CafePress Vice President of Marketing Amy Maniatis. "We`re proud to help expand exposure by sharing the Smithsonian`s unprecedented historic objects by creating unique gifts for fans everywhere." About CafePress CafePress is the world's biggest destination for self-expression through merchandise. Each month over 11 million shoppers visit CafePress to buy or create T-shirts, mugs, posters and other gifts that reflect their interests, passions, beliefs and affiliations. Launched in 1999, CafePress has empowered individuals, Non Profits and businesses to create, buy and sell customized merchandise online using the company's unique print-on-demand and e-commerce services. Today, CafePress is a growing network of over 6.5 million members who have unleashed their creativity to transform their artwork and ideas into an impressive catalog of over 250 million unique gifts. Learn more about CafePress at http://www.cafepress.com or on their international sites in Australia (http://www.cafepress.com.au), Canada (http://www.cafepress.ca) and the United Kingdom (http://www.cafepress.co.uk). About Smithsonian The Smithsonian Institution-the world's largest museum and research complex-includes 19 museums and galleries and the National Zoological Park. The total number of artifacts, works of art and specimens in the Smithsonian's collections is estimated at 137 million. Among the vast collections are irreplaceable national icons, examples of everyday life, and scientific material vital to the study of the world's scientific and cultural heritage ranging from insects and meteorites to locomotives and spacecraft, from the Star-Spangled Banner to the Apollo lunar landing module, from a Concorde at 202 feet long to a Fairfly wasp at 0.0067 of an inch. For more information, visit Smithsonian at http://www.smithsonian.org. CafePress Marc Cowlin, 650-655-3039 pr@cafepress.com or Smithsonian Institution MaryBeth Mullen, 202-633-6028 MullenMB@si.edu Copyright Business Wire 2009
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