Sousa!

The bombastic, military marches of American composer John Philip Sousa are well-known, though the history of his long and extraordinary life is not. This museum booklet showcases the extensive exhibit at National Museum of American History, utilizing bold late-1880’s-inspired typography and sheet music motifs such as time signatures, clefs, and bar lines. A muted palette of aged parchment, rich red, navy blue, and stark white combines with vintage black and white photography to evoke a patriotic, bygone era.

For educational purposes only.