 Milwaukee, WI: We’re glad to announce a historic wobbly, bobbly, qwert-obly creation: The Christopher Latham Sholes Bobblehead.
Sholes (1819-1890) was a Milwaukee newspaper publisher, politician, and inventor of the first commercial typewriter, which changed the way the world writes. One aspect of that invention, the QWERTY keyboard layout, is still found on our computers and phones today. QWERTYFEST MKE (qwertyfest.com), founded in 2023 by Molly Snyder (senior writer at OnMilwaukee) and author and journalist Tea Krulos, is a weekend long festival that celebrates Sholes’ invention as well as Milwaukee writers, history, and innovation. In tone with being in the “City of Festivals,” it’s also a lot of fun. To the latter point, we present this collaboration with the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum (bobbleheadhall.com). Located in the Walker’s Point neighborhood of Milwaukee, the world’s only bobblehead museum has more than 10,000 bobbleheads based on athletes, mascots, celebrities, animals, cartoon characters, and more. It also has a life-size bobblehead on display. We’re proud to say that Sholes will soon be bobbling among those ranks. "The Sholes bobblehead is the perfect desktop accouterment," says Snyder. "I can't wait to have the inventor of the revolutionary communication machine bobbling away while I work." “This is such a fun way to celebrate an important chapter of Milwaukee history,” adds Krulos. “I’ve already cleared space off on my desk for this guy and will look to him for inspiration.” The bobblehead can be pre-ordered now for $35 and will be ready for pick-up or delivery this fall prior to QWERTYFEST MKE, Oct. 3-5. Those coming to the festival can pick up at the museum and get free admission. To order, go to: store.bobbleheadhall.com/products/qwerty Contacts: National Bobblehead Hall of Fame: Phil Sklar: [email protected] QWERTYFEST MKE: Molly and Tea: [email protected] ##
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