Third and Elm Press

Third and Elm Press In 1965, Alexander and Ilse Buchert Nesbitt founded the Third & Elm Press at 29 Elm Street in Newport, Rhode Island.

Since that time, The Press has produced books, prints, and note papers. Since the founding of the Third & Elm Press in 1965, Ilse Buchert Nesbitt has produced a beautiful, personal collection of woodblock prints, limited edition books, note cards, and Christmas cards. The prints portray colored and monochromatic views of flowers and plants, land, sea, and cityscapes, including local Newport scenes

. Located in the historic Point section of Newport, visitors are encouraged to watch the artist at work using 19th-century printing presses. Open to the public Tuesday to Saturday, 11AM to 5PM, or by appointment.

Alden Tucker stopped by with some early gifts for Ilse’s 94th birthday on the 6th! Thank you, Alden!AND make sure to sto...
09/05/2026

Alden Tucker stopped by with some early gifts for Ilse’s 94th birthday on the 6th! Thank you, Alden!
AND make sure to stop by the shop today to wish Ilse a Happy Birthday!

A symphony of Sequoias! Ilse’s large Sequoia Sempervirens print had its day in the shop today. One will be matted a fram...
09/03/2026

A symphony of Sequoias!
Ilse’s large Sequoia Sempervirens print had its day in the shop today. One will be matted a framed soon!

Look who put his frame on- It’s Solomon’s Seal! Open today, Saturday, 12 to 4
08/29/2026

Look who put his frame on- It’s Solomon’s Seal!

Open today, Saturday, 12 to 4

Treasures! Stop by the shop today - Open 12 to 4
08/20/2026

Treasures!

Stop by the shop today - Open 12 to 4

😎 Super cool paper people 😎Ilse had a lovely visit with Crystal (aka Cricket) from Eryngium Papeterie recently! Thank yo...
08/13/2026

😎 Super cool paper people 😎
Ilse had a lovely visit with Crystal (aka Cricket) from Eryngium Papeterie recently!
Thank you for visiting!

Today we are printing Ilse’s Black Cat 🐈‍⬛ on A2 notecard paper. Come by and watch the letterpress run!
08/01/2026

Today we are printing Ilse’s Black Cat 🐈‍⬛ on A2 notecard paper. Come by and watch the letterpress run!

We are printing today! Come by to see the press run!
07/25/2026

We are printing today! Come by to see the press run!

Ilse amongst the peonies! A friend and her son paid a visit and brought these beautiful flowers 🌺
06/25/2026

Ilse amongst the peonies!



A friend and her son paid a visit and brought these beautiful flowers 🌺

Spotlight on Ilse’s azalea! The shop is open today 12 to 4. Azale-ya later! (😑)
05/27/2026

Spotlight on Ilse’s azalea!
The shop is open today 12 to 4.
Azale-ya later! (😑)

We celebrate Arbor Day all year! Stop by the shop today to see these tree-mendous woodblock prints! 🌳 🌲 Open Saturday 12...
04/25/2026

We celebrate Arbor Day all year! Stop by the shop today to see these tree-mendous woodblock prints! 🌳 🌲
Open Saturday 12 to 4

Address

29 Elm Street
Newport, RI
02840

Opening Hours

Wednesday 12pm - 4pm
Thursday 12pm - 4pm
Friday 12pm - 4pm
Saturday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+14018460228

Website

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