Books Available
Merchandise may be purchased in the Grohmann Museum gift shop, or you can place an order by calling (414) 277-2341.
 Sculptures of WorkersNew for 2010. Enjoy full-color photography of sculptures found in the Man at Work art collection, most dating from the Golden Age of worker sculptures—the time around 1900. Enjoy captivating images of miners, steel workers, leather and textile workers and more from famous sculptors including Constantin Meunier, Frederic Remington and Max Kalish, among others. ($39.95) |
 Man at Work 2nd EditionIf you loved the first edition of the Man at Work book, you will adore the second edition! This book features over 484 pieces of art with a detailed description about each one. The color coding at the tip of the pages offers a clear reference to the categories they are displayed in so you are sure to find them in our museum. ($49.95) |
 Man at Work 1st EditionThis first edition of the soon to be famous Eckhart G. Grohmann collection features a 400 year history in art, showing over 300 picture of paintings, bronzes and other magnificent pieces of art. Originally written in German, this book may be purchased in its original language or in the English translation. Sale $39.95 |
Subset volumes:
 Physicians, Quacks, and Alchemists"The 17th century was particularly important for the development of medicine, as technology transitioned from the middle Ages to a more modern view." This book contains a brief history of medicine and healing as well as many images never before seen by the public. Enjoy this wonderful documentation of medicine and alchemy as it transitioned through history. ($19.95) |
 Iron and SteelOne of the largest parts of the Eckhart G. Grohmann collection deals with the working of iron, steel and other nonferrous metals. In the 107 pages of artwork, anyone who has worked in an iron mill or foundry is sure to find a piece they can connect with. This book also contains a brief history of the construction of the museum itself! ($19.95) |
 Agricultural, Textiles and Tanning"This book leads the reader to the early and close past to have a look at this historical working technologies and working condition of farmers, field workers, spinners, weavers and show makers." If you remember working in the fields, sitting with your mother spinning flax, or young romances in the fields, you will truly appreciate the life works represented in this book. ($19.95) |
 Construction Starting with the creation of the tower of Babel, this book covers a vast history of construction as it has developed throughout the ages. Of particular interest is the section of paintings dealing with the creation of the autobahn during the National Socialist Regime. This book also contains a section dedicated to the construction of the Grohmann Museum itself. ($19.95) |
 Craftsmen Through this book, view trades and crafts such as wood and metal processing, sculptors, glass blowers, painters, weavers and many more! Some of these practices are no longer practiced. This book offers great documentation as well as a more wonderful tribute to these brilliant trades that should never be forgotten. ($19.95) |
 Complete five-piece boxed set If all of the books listed above sound appealing to you, or someone you know, you might be interested in our five-piece boxed set. Holding all of the books together in a secure case to reduce wear and tear to your books, this set offers a brief look into the many works of art displayed at the Grohmann Museum. ($69.95) |
Merchandise
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Grohmann Fleece Jacket This black cozy jacket is perfect to keep you toasty. The Grohmann emblem is sewn on the left breast. (39.95) |
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Grohmann Fleece Vest This black fleece vest is cozy with detail stitching; it fits like a glove. The Grohmann emblem is sewn on the left breast. (29.95) |
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Unisex T's “Science Without Art is Nothing” How true those words are! These T-shirts proudly display the phrase in both English (back) and Latin (front). Great for guys and girls! They are now available in all sizes, black and grey. 100% pre-shrunk cotton, made in Nicaragua ($11.95) |
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Women's ¾ Sleeve These fashionable ¾ sleeve shirts for girls easily show off your love for art and science! “Scientia Sine Arte Nihil Est” translated as “Science Without Art is Nothing” is shown on the front and the back. Available in all sizes, they are made with 100% pre-shrunk cotton and made in Bangladesh. ($19.95) |
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Man at Work Orange Shirt Be seen on your bike or board with this florescent orange “Man at Work” shirt with a street barricade design on front. (Short sleeve 10.99 and Long sleeve 12.99) |
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Man at Work Yellow Shirt Be seen running or walking in this fluorescent yellow shirt “Man at Work” shirt with a caution sign design on back. (Short sleeve 10.99 and Long sleeve 12.99) |
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Denim Denim shirts never go out of style, especially when you are proudly showing off your trip to the Grohmann Museum while you wear them! Made with 100% cotton, the Grohmann logo is proudly displayed on the upper left hand side in front right above the pocket. ($24.95) |
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Tote Don’t be afraid to go green with these black and gold “green” tote bags! Use them to carry groceries, as a purse, or anything you can think up. They proudly display the Grohmann logo and title on the side. Made out of a mesh material, these are sure to not let you down! ($2.99) |
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Coasters A wonderful way to take pieces of the collection home with you! This set offers four works by Martin van Valckenborch, John George Brown, Frederick Arthur Bridgman, and the circle of Gillis van Valckenborch. They measure 3” x 5” and fit perfectly in any living room, home, or office. ($24.95) |
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Mosaic Coaster Take the breathtaking floor Mosaic home with you. This mosaic draws upon images from the collection and features five images of men and women at work. Emphasizing manual labor the miner, spinner, fieldworker, blacksmith, and founder worker were chosen to represent various aspects of the collection. The floor mosaic was designed by German artists H. D. Tylle and by the “Mayersche Hofkunstanstalt” in Munich Germany. (6.50) |
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Stained Glass Coaster This coaster is modeled after the stained glass window, “Ore Mining around 1500”, in the lobby of the museum. This is perfect for anyone who loves stained glass and coasters. (6.50) |
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Sturgeon Fisherman Figurine Andy Schumann’s bronze sculpture “The Sturgeon Fisherman” was selected to become part of the Grohmann Collection and now you can take it home. This 4 ½ inch tall pewter replica sculpture is a handcrafted masterpiece. The cast design was done by Andy himself. (29.95) |
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Hard-hat Stress A fun commemorative item celebrating all of our Men at Work! These yellow hard hat stress relievers have the MSOE Grohmann Museum printed on one side, while leaving the other side empty. Tiny enough to fit in the palm of your hand, these stress relievers make great little gifts for employers and employees! ($2.50) |
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Note Cube These Post-it note cubes really do brighten up a desk! Featuring two fantastic works of art and the Grohmann logo, these cubes are great to bring a little color into the room at a very reasonable price. Celebrate the hard labor put into harvesting wheat and barley with these special items! ($6.95) |
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Cozy Who needs a flimsy cloth cozy when you can have one made out of steel? Measuring about 4” in height, these cozies have a foam core surrounded by a steel casing, sure to keep any beverage insulated to the drinkers liking. Very durable, and very pleasing to look at with the Grohmann Museum logo printed on the side. ($4.95) |
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Refrigerator magnet Whether you’re looking for a way to decorate the fridge or the filing cabinet, this magnet offers a variety of color and pride. Show off your artistic side as well as your dedication to labor and mankind with these magnets, picturing the architectural drafting of the Grohmann Museum with the “Home of the MAN AT WORK Collection” slogan clearly printed at the bottom. ($0.99) |
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Art Deco Magnets If you loved the paintings and bronzes of the museum, these magnets are a great reminder of what you saw! Each features either a painting, a bronze, or the Grohmann Museum itself with brilliant color and shielded with a coat of Plexiglas to be sure the colors don’t fade. Get an individual one, or the whole set of six! ($2.99 each) |
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Ceramic mug This handcrafted 14oz stoneware mug is a great addition to any mug collection. Made by master potters using an old world process that gives each mug its unique handcrafted quality made right here in Wisconsin. Each mug is engraved with the Grohmann Museum emblem. All mugs are lead-free, dishwasher and microwave safe. They are available in a brick red or two toned green and black. (13.95) |
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Ceramic stein This handcrafted 22oz stein is a great addition to any collection. Made by master potters using an old world process that gives each stein its unique handcrafted quality made right here in Wisconsin. Each stein is then engraved with the Grohmann Museum emblem. All steins are lead-free, dishwasher and microwave safe. They are available in a brick red or two toned green and black. (15.95) |
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Mosaic Mug One of the very first items created to sponsor the fabulous new work of the Grohmann Museum, this ceramic mug displays the mosaic art work designed exclusively for the Grohmann Museum. With the Grohmann Museum logo printed on the handle, the picture was printed using lead free, organic polymer. Hand wash only, but microwave safe! ($10.95) |
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Ceramic coffee mug A perfect way to combine a warm beverage and a love for the Grohmann Museum! This ceramic coffee mug features the architect’s color drawing of the Grohmann Museum as he designed it. As you can see, Dr. Grohmann stayed true to the artist’s vision. Dishwasher and Microwave safe, for your convenience! ($9.95) |
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Ceramic coffee mug This one of a kind coffee mug features the painting “A River Valley with Iron Smelter” by Marten van Valckenborch in full color and amazing detail. One of the prized paintings of the Grohmann Collection, this painting does an excellent job of combing art and industry together. This ceramic mug will hold up to 16 ounces of beverage and is microwave and dishwasher safe. ($8.95) |
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Mug These plastic mugs offer a fun way to enjoy your beverages while commemorating the Grohmann Museum at the same time. With the top half able to support your beverage, the bottom displays common tools used in the mining trad including as hovel, a pick-axe, a mining pan, gold and rocks. ($6.75) |
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Tumbler A smaller version of the Grohmann Museum plastic mug, these tumblers offer another view on the mining industry. On the side is a Grohmann Museum logo and in the bottom section you will find a shovel, a hard hat, and several rocks of various sizes lying on green turf. Another great way to enjoy your beverage while remembering the industry that revolutionizes society. ($25.95) |
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4" x 4" clear plastic window decal This clear plastic decal displaying the Grohmann Museum logo along with the “Home of the Man at Work” slogan will stick to nearly any static-cling surface including windows, mirrors and glass paneling. Perfect for showing off in the car or in the home! ($0.99) |
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CD Rom This CD is directed to those who find an interest in the historical evolution of human work. Containing over 400 works of art, the CD used to hold the entire Grohmann Collection. Along with each piece of art is a PDF file containing various facts about the art and the craft it depicts. Also includes Acrobat Reader 5.05 for windows. ($4.95) |
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DVD Movie This video offers exerts from the Grohmann Collection with audio descriptions and facts. Also included is an introduction from the President of Milwaukee School of Engineering, Dr. Hermann Viets, explaining the choice of MSOE to display the artwork and a short description of Dr. Grohmann. ($9.99) |
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Note Cards These note cards offer a colorful way to keep in touch with loved ones. This pack of 5 x 7 inch cards features “River Valley with Iron Smelter” by Marten van Valckenborch, “A River Landscape with Lime Kilns” by Jan Josefsz. van Goyen, “Stacking Grain Sheafs” by Julien Dupré, and “Extra, Extra (The Paper Boy)” by John George Brown. These note cards will help you to appreciate the hard work and labor of a simpler time. These cards are blank on the inside while offering a colorful description of the painting and artist on the back. Each pack comes with 8 cards, two of each painting. ($5.95) |
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White Grohmann Museum Pencil This standard red and white pencil comes with the MSOE and Grohmann logos. (.49) |
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Grohmann Museum Gray Pen This gray Grohmann Pen offers fast action clicking and a durable grip around its rubberized foam barrel displaying the Grohmann and MSOE logos. (1.99) |
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“Harvest Time” Pen Using “Harvest Time” by local artist Richard Lorenz this pen will be a wonderful conversation piece at home or at the office. This pen also offers fast action clicking and a durable grip around its rubberized foam barrel. (1.99) |
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Floaty Pen These fun floaty pens are an entertaining way to write in any setting! Offering the Grohmann Museum logo on one side and a fun piece of art on the other, you can write anything while watching the horse-drawn wagon make its way from one side of the painting to the other. ($2.99) |
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Sunprint Kits Science, Art, Fun! Sunprint paper is a medium as versatile as the imagination Sunprint Kit contains 12 4”x4” sheets and an acrylic overlay (4.95) Super Sunprint Kit contains 15 8”x12” sheets and an acrylic overlay (13.95) |
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Wikki Stix Wikki Stix are an amazingly versatile teaching tool for Pre-K through Middle School, offering virtually mistake-free learning. They adhere to most smooth surfaces and can be easily peeled up and repositioned for corrections. They are a perfect re-usable creative educational tool for children of all ages. (3.49) |
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