{"title":"Vintage Advertising Blotters","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"589\"\u003eVintage Advertising Blotters\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"589\"\u003eAdvertising blotters represent a unique intersection of utility, marketing, and graphic design from the late nineteenth through mid-twentieth centuries. Originally produced to absorb excess ink from fountain pens, these paper desk accessories became a widely distributed advertising medium, featuring bold typography, regional businesses, national brands, and richly illustrated promotional scenes. Banks, insurance companies, pharmacies, and manufacturers all used blotters as everyday reminders of their services, making them a highly effective and visually distinctive form of ephemera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"1162\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eEach blotter offers a snapshot of commercial life and design trends of its era, from Art Deco layouts and early corporate branding to small-town business promotion and wartime messaging. Printed on absorbent paper stock and often used in offices and homes, surviving examples provide both graphic appeal and historical insight into how businesses communicated with customers before the age of digital media. Collectors value blotters for their variety, affordability, and the breadth of subjects they cover, ranging from local enterprises to nationally recognized brands.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sterling-mazda-lamp-ad-blotter-1930s-reading-book-worm-frederick-md-3-5-x-6","title":"Frederick Maryland Sterling Mazda Lamp 1930s Ad Blotter 3.5 x 6","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"238\"\u003eThis 1930s Sterling Mazda Lamp advertising blotter from Frederick, Maryland promotes electric lighting as an affordable element of modern home comfort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"669\"\u003eBy the interwar period, Mazda-branded bulbs had become synonymous with dependable household illumination, marketed nationally as efficient and economical. Local hardware and electrical dealers frequently used desk blotters as practical promotional pieces, combining decorative illustration with everyday function. Such blotters served both as utilitarian office supplies and as persistent brand reminders in homes and businesses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"1238\"\u003eThe 3.5 x 6 blotter features the headline Good book, a good light and a good comfortable chair — that’s real home comfort, followed by the prominent Sterling MAZDA Lamps branding. An Art Deco–influenced illustration shows a patterned armchair beside a table with a lit lamp and book, reinforcing the reading theme. The lower left corner identifies G. O. Paxson, 41–43 Market St. North, Tel. No. 704, Frederick, Md. The reverse shows the typical pink blotter stock, and the front presents clean graphics with light age toning consistent with period advertising pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1527\"\u003eThe item shown in the listing is the exact item the collector will receive. We have tens of thousands of items to choose from. Shipping will always be combined or refunded to save you as much money as possible. Please contact us with any questions, or visit our store page for specifics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everything Ephemera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52744291975352,"sku":"20250808 BLOTTERS","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_5a73ab2d-2b84-42ea-8b84-1cdc4a13c81d.jpg?v=1770706160"},{"product_id":"ad-blotter-california-berkeley-university-cal-bear-1940s-bookstore-unused","title":"California Berkeley University Cal Bear 1940s Ad Blotter Bookstore Unused","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"285\"\u003eThis 1940s advertising blotter promotes the California Book Company at the University of California, Berkeley, using the iconic Cal Bear mascot to appeal directly to students during the wartime academic period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"782\"\u003eCollege bookstores played a central role in campus life during the mid-twentieth century, functioning as hubs for textbooks, exam review materials, and everyday student supplies at a time when higher education was expanding rapidly under the pressures of war, science, and professional training. Berkeley’s Sather Gate area served as a focal point for student commerce, and businesses operating there often incorporated school symbols and mascots to reinforce institutional identity and loyalty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"1172\"\u003eThe blotter features bold typographic emphasis on study aids and grade improvement alongside a graphic illustration of the Cal Bear wearing a “CAL” cap, creating a strong visual link to university culture. The piece remains unused, with a clean blotting surface and intact advertising text, making it a well-preserved example of ephemeral collegiate marketing intended for daily desk use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1463\"\u003eThe item shown in the listing is the exact item the collector will receive. We have tens of thousands of items to choose from. Shipping will always be combined (or refunded) to save you as much money as possible. Please contact us with any questions, or visit our store page for specifics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1491\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everything Ephemera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52744302330040,"sku":"20250218","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_70f2ec3d-4399-4f4b-ae6c-91cbeee378ea.jpg?v=1770706171"},{"product_id":"chase-sanborn-seal-brand-iced-tea-ad-blotter-1930s-tennis-3-5-x-6","title":"Chase \u0026 Sanborn 1930s Iced Tea Ad Blotter Tennis Scene 3.5 x 6","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"65\" data-end=\"244\"\u003eThis 1930s advertising blotter promotes Chase \u0026amp; Sanborn Seal Brand Iced Tea, pairing branded refreshment imagery with a contemporary tennis court scene during the interwar period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"246\" data-end=\"597\"\u003eDuring this era, American food and beverage companies increasingly used colorful illustrated blotters to reinforce brand identity through everyday ephemera. Tennis imagery conveyed leisure, health, and modern middle-class recreation, aligning iced tea with fashionable outdoor activity and seasonal refreshment rather than purely domestic consumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"599\" data-end=\"1074\"\u003eThe blotter features a stylized tennis match in progress, with a player mid-swing beside a bench and net, set against a landscaped backdrop. At right, a tall glass of iced tea with lemon garnish is prominently displayed alongside a Seal Brand Tea tin, while printed slogans read “Chase \u0026amp; Sanborn Seal Brand Tea Iced” and “Stimulating and Refreshing.” The composition combines sport, product, and typography in a unified layout characteristic of 1930s commercial illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1365\"\u003eThe item shown in the listing is the exact item the collector will receive. We have tens of thousands of items to choose from. Shipping will always be combined (or refunded) to save you as much money as possible. Please contact us with any questions, or visit our store page for specifics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everything Ephemera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52799020630200,"sku":"20250808 BLOTTERS","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_10344e70-eb87-43c6-b8a1-321e554318f0.jpg?v=1770767621"},{"product_id":"ad-blotter-california-temple-city-1940s-tormeys-gardens-unused-9-x-4","title":"Temple City California 1940s Tormeys Gardens Camellias Gardenias Ad Blotter 9 x 4","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"227\" data-end=\"438\"\u003eThis 1940s advertising blotter promotes Tormey’s Gardens of Temple City, California, a Southern California nursery specializing in fine camellias and gardenias during the region’s mid-century residential growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"862\"\u003eAs suburban development expanded across Los Angeles County, local nurseries played a central role in shaping domestic landscapes with ornamental shrubs and flowering plants suited to the mild climate. Printed blotters like this functioned as everyday desk accessories distributed to customers, reinforcing business names, addresses, and phone numbers while reflecting the aspirational garden culture of postwar California.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003eThe left panel features a grayscale image of a child holding a bouquet of blossoms, visually reinforcing the nursery’s focus on camellias and gardenias. The right panel presents a clean, modern typographic layout with the business name Tormey’s Gardens, street address on Baldwin Avenue, Temple City, California, and a period telephone exchange. The reverse remains a solid pink blotting surface and is unused, with overall dimensions of approximately 9 x 4 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1620\"\u003eThe item shown in the listing is the exact item the collector will receive. We have tens of thousands of items to choose from. Shipping will always be combined (or refunded) to save you as much money as possible. Please contact us with any questions, or visit our store page for specifics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everything Ephemera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52892105867448,"sku":"20250227","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_4dd97038-02a7-4c73-8513-aedfe34dd943.jpg?v=1772248372"},{"product_id":"ad-blotter-shannon-tea-company-philadelphia-pa-1921-coffee-unused-9-x-4","title":"Philadelphia Pennsylvania 1921 Shannon Tea Company Coffee Ad Blotter 9 x 4","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"242\" data-end=\"454\"\u003eThis 1921 advertising blotter commemorates Ellwood Shannon and promotes the Shannon Tea Company of Philadelphia, reflecting early twentieth-century brand-building in the competitive American coffee and tea trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"854\"\u003eBy the early 1900s, regional tea and coffee merchants relied on printed promotional pieces—blotters, trade cards, and counter literature—to reinforce brand identity in homes and offices. Firms such as the Shannon Tea Company emphasized heritage, integrity, and longevity, often tying marketing copy to founder narratives and anniversary milestones to build consumer trust in staple household goods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"1331\"\u003eThe front features a portrait of Ellwood Shannon alongside commemorative text noting his 1805 birth and the 78-year legacy of the business in Philadelphia. Period typography, structured columns of copy, and a branded footer for The Shannon Tea Company create a clean, formal layout typical of 1920s advertising ephemera. The reverse displays a solid pink blotting surface and remains unused, preserving the piece in strong collectible condition at approximately 9 x 4 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1622\"\u003eThe item shown in the listing is the exact item the collector will receive. We have tens of thousands of items to choose from. Shipping will always be combined (or refunded) to save you as much money as possible. Please contact us with any questions, or visit our store page for specifics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everything Ephemera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52892105932984,"sku":"20250227a","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_3ee132de-ee9c-4618-a051-99fd6a0bb215.jpg?v=1772248373"},{"product_id":"oakland-california-neverfale-products-william-haskell-coffin-1920s-ad-blotter","title":"Neverfail Products Oakland California 1920s Ad Blotter William Haskell Coffin","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"235\" data-end=\"390\"\u003eThis 1920s advertising blotter promotes Neverfail Products of Oakland, California, and features artwork attributed to illustrator William Haskell Coffin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"392\" data-end=\"885\"\u003eDuring the early twentieth century, companies distributed desk blotters as functional office items that doubled as enduring brand advertisements. Prominent illustrators such as William Haskell Coffin contributed refined female portraiture to commercial design, bridging fine art aesthetics and mass-market promotion. West Coast manufacturers used these elegant images to elevate everyday household and automotive products, associating them with beauty, cleanliness, and modern domestic life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"1384\"\u003eThe blotter displays a softly rendered portrait of a young woman holding pink flowers above the printed slogan Use Neverfail Products, followed by a list of branded cleaners and related goods. The lower panel identifies Security Mfg. Co., 1524 Franklin Street, Oakland, Cal., grounding the piece in its regional manufacturing context. Decorative border framing and period typography reinforce its 1920s design language. The item shown in the listing is the exact item the collector will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1386\" data-end=\"1599\"\u003eWe have tens of thousands of items to choose from. Shipping will always be combined or refunded to save you as much money as possible. Please contact us with any questions, or visit our store page for specifics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everything Ephemera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52892107309240,"sku":"20250307R","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_ae105f1f-7933-4fb2-91f3-36a624171e57.jpg?v=1772248423"},{"product_id":"ad-blotter-meredith-law-pin-up-gga-dog-1940s-indianapolis-in-mitchell-mfg-unused","title":"Meredith Law Pin-Up Indianapolis IN Mitchell Manufacturing 1940s Ad Blotter","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:eddf11e6-5c78-41f1-9c58-f1861bb99668-21\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-44\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"5cb76328-2e4b-463d-91a4-260ed126fa12\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"219\" data-end=\"388\"\u003eThis 1940s advertising blotter was issued by Mitchell Manufacturing Co., Inc. of Indianapolis, Indiana, and features artwork by noted glamour illustrator Meredith Law.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"390\" data-end=\"947\"\u003eCommercial desk blotters of the mid-twentieth century often combined practical office utility with striking graphic art to reinforce brand identity. Meredith Law became known for stylized pin-up and girlie art illustrations that appeared in advertising, calendars, and promotional materials, placing this piece within the broader tradition of Golden Age glamour art. Industrial firms such as Mitchell Manufacturing used bold imagery alongside detailed contact information and product references to maintain name recognition among clients and distributors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"1412\"\u003eThe blotter displays a brightly colored pin-up woman posed on a scale beside a small black dog, with Mitchell Manufacturing Co., Inc., 5547 Bonna Avenue, Indianapolis 19, Indiana, and the product line Carbide Cutting Tools printed prominently on the right panel. The lower margin identifies the illustration by Meredith Law, confirming authorship. The reverse appears blank and unused. The item shown in the listing is the exact item the collector will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1627\"\u003eWe have tens of thousands of items to choose from. Shipping will always be combined or refunded to save you as much money as possible. Please contact us with any questions, or visit our store page for specifics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Everything Ephemera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52892107866296,"sku":"20250218a","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_ace0f11e-ed66-4212-9cca-d4f396cd36b7.jpg?v=1772248430"},{"product_id":"ad-blotter-pennsylvania-ronks-pa-1940s-star-printing-house-cattle-farm-9-x-4","title":"Ronks Pennsylvania 1940s Star Printing House Advertising Blotter - 9 x 4","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:4b2f47fb-5f80-4ce2-acf8-01cfa23f8211-82\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-166\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"9ddeb346-fc41-4633-8736-19c004ef790a\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"179\" data-end=\"436\"\u003eThis 1940s advertising blotter from Ronks, Pennsylvania was issued by Star Printing House during the mid-century period when small-town print shops supplied calendars, blotters, and promotional paper goods to local businesses and agricultural communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"1006\"\u003eBlotters of this era functioned as practical desk accessories while doubling as long-term advertising pieces, often distributed to customers and business contacts. Star Printing House, operated by Jacob K. Stoltzfus in Ronks, Pennsylvania, promotes its specialty in advertising calendars and blotters directly on the right panel, reinforcing the dual purpose of the piece as both sample and self-promotion. The rural cattle and farm vignette at left visually anchors the blotter within Lancaster County’s agricultural identity, aligning imagery with local clientele.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1388\"\u003eThe horizontal format measures 9 x 4 and features a monochrome pastoral farm scene with cattle grazing near a stream, paired with clean typographic layout framed by a thin green rule. The reverse displays a pink absorbent blotter surface consistent with period production. The design presents a balanced combination of image and text typical of small-town commercial print work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1681\"\u003eThe item shown in the listing is the exact item the collector will receive. We have tens of thousands of items to choose from. Shipping will always be combined (or refunded) to save you as much money as possible. Please contact us with any questions, or visit our store page for specifics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Everything Ephemera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52893241147576,"sku":"20250227t","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_2e49110b-d02e-4e42-b307-d795526d67a1.jpg?v=1772347714"},{"product_id":"retona-quack-medicine-ad-blotter-dayton-ohio-1920s-pretty-lady-6-x-3-5","title":"Retona Quack Medicine Ad Blotter Dayton Ohio 1920s Pretty Lady – 6 x 3.5","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"330\"\u003eThis 1920s advertising blotter promotes Retona, a Dayton, Ohio health tonic marketed as a remedy for fatigue and lack of ambition during the early patent medicine era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"332\" data-end=\"846\"\u003eIn the decades following the Pure Food and Drug Act, many proprietary remedies continued to rely on persuasive language and reassuring claims of vitality, strength, and restored health. Desk blotters served as practical promotional items, distributed through druggists to maintain constant brand visibility in homes and offices. The combination of attractive female portraiture and bold therapeutic claims was a common strategy used to associate beauty, energy, and refinement with a product’s supposed benefits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"1317\"\u003eThe blotter features a finely rendered illustration of a young woman in a green cloche-style hat at left, paired with large headline text reading Blot Out that Tired Distressed No Ambition Feeling and START TODAY TAKING RETONA. Additional text describes it as The Greatest Known Health Restorer and lists Retona Products Co., Dayton, O. The piece measures approximately 6 x 3.5 inches and reflects high-quality commercial lithographic production typical of the 1920s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1608\"\u003eThe item shown in the listing is the exact item the collector will receive. We have tens of thousands of items to choose from. Shipping will always be combined or refunded to save you as much money as possible. Please contact us with any questions, or visit our store page for specifics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everything Ephemera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52899540828344,"sku":"20250613e RED BOX","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_38126452-1627-4371-96b1-f375adb41345.jpg?v=1772487042"},{"product_id":"dayton-ohio-retona-advertising-blotter-1920s-pretty-lady-quack-medicine-6-x-3-5","title":"Dayton Ohio Retona Advertising Blotter 1920s Pretty Lady Quack Medicine 6 x 3.5","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"305\"\u003eThis 1920s advertising blotter promotes Retona, a Dayton, Ohio patent medicine marketed as a health restorer for fatigue and lack of ambition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"307\" data-end=\"785\"\u003eDuring the early twentieth century, pharmaceutical advertising frequently blended persuasive medical claims with attractive illustrated figures to build consumer trust. Blotters were distributed by druggists and medicine companies as practical desk accessories, ensuring repeated brand visibility in offices and homes. Many so-called health restorers promised renewed vitality, strength, and general well-being at a time when regulation of medicinal claims was still evolving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"1242\"\u003eThe blotter features a richly colored illustration of a fashionable woman in winter attire at left, paired with bold typography reading Blot Out that Tired Distressed No Ambition Feeling and START TODAY TAKING RETONA. Additional text describes the product as The Greatest Known Health Restorer and lists Retona Products Co., Dayton, O. The piece measures approximately 6 x 3.5 inches and reflects typical commercial lithographic production of the 1920s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1533\"\u003eThe item shown in the listing is the exact item the collector will receive. We have tens of thousands of items to choose from. Shipping will always be combined or refunded to save you as much money as possible. 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Advertising blotters served both promotional and practical purposes, functioning as desk accessories designed to absorb fountain pen ink while keeping company names and services constantly visible in offices and homes. Tire dealers frequently emphasized mileage, reliability, and roadside service fleets as automobile travel became deeply integrated into daily American transportation culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1679\"\u003eThe item itself features bold black-and-red typography advertising Sprague Tire Co. with promotional references to Kenyon Tires and multiple Omaha service locations. Text within the design highlights liberal arrangements for car owners, unusual mileage claims, and a large fleet of service cars maintained for customer convenience. The clean graphic layout and strong commercial typography are characteristic of Depression-era automotive advertising pieces intended for practical everyday use. 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Advertising blotters were widely distributed by local businesses as practical desk accessories, often combining promotional branding with educational or technical information designed to keep the company name in continual public view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"1419\"\u003eThe blotter features extensive printed text discussing leather quality alongside illustrated cattle hide diagrams identifying sections used for various grades of sole leather. Dense informational layout and technical terminology reflect the trade-oriented marketing style commonly used by shoe repair businesses during the era, while the tall narrow 9.5 x 4 format gives the piece strong visual presence for collectors of advertising, leatherworking, and footwear ephemera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1710\"\u003eThe item shown in the listing is the exact item the collector will receive. We have tens of thousands of items to choose from. 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Rose cultivation in Oregon, particularly in the Willamette Valley and surrounding regions, became well known for quality stock and adaptability, with growers marketing both beauty and resilience to a national audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"1127\"\u003eThe design combines a detailed color image of a single rose bloom with clean typographic branding, including references to multiflora japonica rootstock and the company’s wholesale growing operation. The horizontal format and absorbent paper stock reflect the utilitarian function of blotters while preserving strong visual appeal for display and branding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1418\"\u003eThe item shown in the listing is the exact item the collector will receive. We have tens of thousands of items to choose from. Shipping will always be combined (or refunded) to save you as much money as possible. 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Occident Flour became widely known through coordinated advertising campaigns that extended from print media to outdoor signage, reinforcing its message across multiple formats. Blotters offered an additional layer of everyday exposure, placing these branded visuals directly on desks in homes, offices, and retail counters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"1342\"\u003eThe design features a brightly colored billboard set within a simplified landscape, with the phrase “Makes Better Bread” prominently displayed alongside the product imagery. Clean geometric framing and saturated color blocks reflect period graphic sensibilities influenced by commercial illustration and early modern design. The horizontal format and absorbent paper stock align with traditional blotter construction, combining visual appeal with practical function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1633\"\u003eThe item shown in the listing is the exact item the collector will receive. 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Companies relied heavily on persuasive advertising language and appealing imagery to position their products as solutions to common physical and emotional complaints. Blotters served as a practical promotional tool, distributed through druggists and businesses, ensuring repeated visibility on desks and counters where they would be used daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1334\" data-start=\"877\"\u003eThe design features a softly colored portrait of a woman in a wide-brimmed hat alongside bold typographic claims emphasizing energy, health restoration, and availability through retail channels. The phrase “Blot Out” cleverly ties the product message to the blotter’s functional purpose, reinforcing brand recall. 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Food products were often marketed with quasi-medical claims during this period, emphasizing digestive health and nutritional benefits, especially for children and convalescents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1223\" data-start=\"769\"\u003eThe piece features a vivid portrait of a windswept woman in a stylized seaside setting at left, paired with dense promotional text at right describing the product’s supposed health advantages and physician recommendation. Decorative borders frame the layout, and the Oakland, California attribution anchors the brand geographically. The combination of attractive illustration and persuasive copy reflects the era’s blended approach to advertising design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1514\" data-start=\"1225\"\u003eThe item shown in the listing is the exact item the collector will receive. We have tens of thousands of items to choose from. Shipping will always be combined (or refunded) to save you as much money as possible. 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Companies in the rendering and processing sector highlighted standardized systems and widespread installations, reinforcing their role in modernizing food and byproduct industries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"1211\"\u003eThe piece features a striking red central panel with ANCO branding, surrounded by photographic images of large cylindrical rendering machinery and plant interiors. Printed text references specific equipment such as a herringbone gear drive cooker and notes extensive installations, while the lower margin identifies company offices in New York and San Francisco, establishing its national commercial reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1213\" data-end=\"1502\"\u003eThe item shown in the listing is the exact item the collector will receive. We have tens of thousands of items to choose from. Shipping will always be combined (or refunded) to save you as much money as possible. 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Companies like Grants Hygienic Crackers leaned into themes of nutrition, digestion, and recovery, often citing doctors and health outcomes to reinforce credibility. The layout combines a framed illustration with dense promotional text, presenting both visual appeal and informational authority in a compact format typical of countertop blotters distributed through grocers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"1387\"\u003eThe blotter features a Frederick Duncan-style pin-up illustration of a woman at a mirror, rendered in soft color tones, paired with detailed printed text promoting the product’s benefits and medical recommendations. The Oakland, California attribution appears within the text, anchoring the brand geographically. The reverse shows the characteristic blotter backing, intended for practical desk use while doubling as an advertising medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1678\"\u003eThe item shown in the listing is the exact item the collector will receive. We have tens of thousands of items to choose from. Shipping will always be combined (or refunded) to save you as much money as possible. 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The lower text line reinforces the message with a direct call to insure against unseen financial loss, and the clean typography and balanced composition highlight its role as both a desk accessory and promotional item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1570\"\u003eThe item shown in the listing is the exact item the collector will receive. We have tens of thousands of items to choose from. Shipping will always be combined (or refunded) to save you as much money as possible. 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Companies like Allbright-Nell supplied machinery to meatpacking and processing operations, where efficiency and mechanical reliability were central to output. Trade advertising often emphasized technical superiority and durability, positioning equipment as essential infrastructure within the broader industrial economy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"1325\"\u003eThe design features a bold red background with a large black rendering tank illustrated in profile, accompanied by prominent typography highlighting ANCO LAABS as a leading rendering process. The layout uses strong contrast between text and image, with the company name and Chicago address clearly printed along the lower margin. The 9 x 3.75 format reflects its function as a desk blotter, combining utility with promotional visibility in business settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1618\"\u003eThe item shown in the listing is the exact item the collector will receive. We have tens of thousands of items to choose from. Shipping will always be combined (or refunded) to save you as much money as possible. 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Crackers marketed as hygienic or easily digestible were often recommended for patients and convalescents, reflecting contemporary concerns with nutrition, purity, and medical endorsement in consumer goods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"761\" data-end=\"1278\"\u003eThe blotter features a color illustration of a reclining woman in a pink dress holding a rose, set within a bordered panel at left, contrasted with a dense block of promotional text at right. The copy promotes the crackers for stomach ailments and general nutrition, with a testimonial-style endorsement and reference to Oakland distribution. Ornamental framing and typography structure the layout, while the blotter format reflects its intended use as a desk accessory measuring a compact size typical of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1569\"\u003eThe item shown in the listing is the exact item the collector will receive. We have tens of thousands of items to choose from. Shipping will always be combined (or refunded) to save you as much money as possible. Please contact us with any questions, or visit our store page for specifics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Everything Ephemera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52977330258104,"sku":"20250307R","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_35b08299-07e3-4b79-b5d5-485451246ffd.jpg?v=1772956400"},{"product_id":"mortons-iodized-salt-advertising-blotter-childern-tea-time-3-25-x-6-25","title":"Mortons Iodized Salt Advertising Blotter Childern Tea Time – 3.25 x 6.25","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"431\"\u003eThis Morton Iodized Salt advertising blotter features the brand’s early twentieth-century marketing message promoting iodized salt as a health-focused household staple, paired with the well-known slogan When It Rains It Pours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"774\"\u003eMorton Salt’s introduction of iodized salt in the 1920s marked a significant public health development, addressing iodine deficiency through everyday consumption. Advertising materials from this period often combined domestic imagery with educational messaging, reinforcing the product’s role in both family life and nutritional improvement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"776\" data-end=\"1212\"\u003eThe blotter presents a stylized silhouette scene of children at tea time set against a warm, backlit interior, contrasted with bold branding and text promoting iodized salt. A Morton salt container appears at left, while the slogan and descriptive copy occupy the right side in a structured layout. The piece includes a retailer imprint for C. S. Main of Frederick, along with phone and address details, and measures 3.25 x 6.25 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1503\"\u003eThe item shown in the listing is the exact item the collector will receive. We have tens of thousands of items to choose from. Shipping will always be combined (or refunded) to save you as much money as possible. 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Coffee shops and cafeterias in urban centers often used such items to maintain visibility among office workers and repeat customers, especially in dense commercial districts where competition for daily patronage was high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"776\" data-end=\"1213\"\u003eThe blotter features a bold typographic layout with the slogan It’s the Coffee and a promotional message about the quality of meals, alongside a printed November 1923 calendar. Decorative borders and structured text blocks organize the design, while references to music and daily service hours add context to the establishment’s atmosphere. The piece measures 9.5 x 4 and reflects both utility and branding within a compact paper format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1504\"\u003eThe item shown in the listing is the exact item the collector will receive. We have tens of thousands of items to choose from. 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Optical firms such as Ferrari \u0026amp; Risi used these formats to reinforce brand recognition while emphasizing the importance of regular vision care and professional consultation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"691\" data-end=\"1034\"\u003eThe design features a barber pole graphic alongside text encouraging routine upkeep, drawing a parallel between grooming and eye health. A printed calendar panel anchors the right side, while business locations in San Francisco and the East Bay are listed, creating a structured layout that integrates service messaging with functional design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1325\"\u003eThe item shown in the listing is the exact item the collector will receive. We have tens of thousands of items to choose from. Shipping will always be combined (or refunded) to save you as much money as possible. Please contact us with any questions, or visit our store page for specifics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everything Ephemera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52978828247224,"sku":"20250613 RED BOX","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_c5449b8f-811e-4754-a92f-efadc40f8d6a.jpg?v=1773001385"},{"product_id":"crocker-first-national-bank-1940s-advertising-blotter-oakland-california-8-x-4","title":"Crocker First National Bank 1940s Advertising Blotter Oakland California - 8 x 4","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:d4370a87-46c3-4cb0-bd8f-872f468c6c8c-33\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-68\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"490891c5-233c-4211-802e-60fbda4a9b6e\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"219\" data-end=\"406\"\u003eThis 1940s advertising blotter issued by Crocker First National Bank promotes personal, appliance, and automobile loans, reflecting mid-century consumer financing practices in California.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"783\"\u003eCrocker First National Bank operated as a major financial institution in California, with branches in San Francisco and Oakland supporting both commercial and personal banking. During the mid-twentieth century, banks increasingly marketed installment loans to consumers, aligning with broader economic shifts toward credit-based purchasing of household goods and automobiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"1278\"\u003eThe blotter features a bold blue field with white and black typography, highlighting loan categories and “prompt service” messaging. A printed table details loan amounts and monthly payment structures, providing a clear snapshot of period lending terms. The lower section identifies the bank and its installment loan department, anchoring the piece within regional banking history. Ideal for collectors of California financial history, banking advertising, or mid-century promotional ephemera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1569\"\u003eThe item shown in the listing is the exact item the collector will receive. We have tens of thousands of items to choose from. Shipping will always be combined (or refunded) to save you as much money as possible. Please contact us with any questions, or visit our store page for specifics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Everything Ephemera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52979110838456,"sku":"20250613 RED BOX","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_76090535-e1bd-4a62-9da2-aceee11e0314.jpg?v=1773010106"},{"product_id":"ad-blotter-pennsylvania-bigmount-pa-ball-band-shoes-1920s-a-s-moul-unused","title":"Ball Band Shoes 1920s Ad Blotter Bigmount Pennsylvania A S Moul 3.5 x 6","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"179\" data-end=\"370\"\u003eThis 1920s advertising blotter promotes Ball Band rubber footwear, reflecting early twentieth-century marketing practices in which everyday desk items were used to distribute brand messaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"372\" data-end=\"738\"\u003eBlotters served a practical function for absorbing excess ink while writing, making them ideal promotional tools for local businesses and national brands alike. Companies such as Ball Band used these items to advertise durable rubber boots and overshoes suited to industrial work and rural environments, aligning their products with reliability and everyday utility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"1412\"\u003eThe design features stylized illustrations of rubber boots arranged symmetrically around the Ball Band trademark, with bold geometric accents and contrasting color blocks characteristic of 1920s commercial graphics. Promotional text highlights the suitability of the footwear for rain, mud, and cold conditions, reinforcing the product’s functional appeal. The right side includes imprinting for A. S. Moul of Bigmount, Pennsylvania, identifying the local distributor or retailer. The blotter remains unused, with a clean surface on the reverse. Further examples of early advertising blotters and footwear promotions are represented within the broader ephemera collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1703\"\u003eThe item shown in the listing is the exact item the collector will receive. We have tens of thousands of items to choose from. Shipping will always be combined (or refunded) to save you as much money as possible. 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Businesses like Thomas Radiator Company promoted reliability and technical expertise while connecting their services to the broader evolution of the automobile. Advertising blotters, commonly distributed for desk use, served as both functional office items and promotional tools, keeping company names visible in everyday settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"1368\"\u003eThe blotter features a stylized illustration labeled 1912 Maxwell automobile, paired with the company’s radiator emblem and service list including cleaning, repairing, and recoring. Contact information and address on Golden Gate Avenue in San Francisco are clearly printed, along with a claim of maintaining one of the largest rebuilt radiator stocks on the coast. The layout combines automotive imagery with bold typography, presenting a clean mid-century advertising format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1657\"\u003eThe item shown in the listing is the exact item the collector will receive. We have tens of thousands of items to choose from. Shipping will always be combined or refunded to save you as much money as possible. Please contact us with any questions, or visit our store page for specifics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everything Ephemera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52979969458360,"sku":"20250218","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_5b0e94ce-b83a-4cb1-a54e-4735bdbcfbe2.jpg?v=1773036297"},{"product_id":"ad-blotter-pennsylvania-rural-valley-pa-ball-band-shoes-1920s-abe-cohen-unused","title":"Ball Band Shoes Rural Valley Pennsylvania 1920s Ad Blotter Abe Cohen - 3.5 x 6","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"417\"\u003eThis 1920s advertising blotter promotes Ball-Band shoes and gaiters, distributed through Abe Cohen in Rural Valley, Pennsylvania, reflecting early twentieth-century retail branding and promotional practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"796\"\u003eBall-Band, a product line associated with the United States Rubber Company, gained recognition for durable footwear and rubber goods marketed through bold graphic advertising. Ink blotters served as practical desk items while doubling as branded advertisements, often featuring vivid colors, stylized illustrations, and strong trademark messaging to reinforce product identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"798\" data-end=\"1212\"\u003eThe blotter features a bright yellow background with a prominent red circular Trade Mark graphic, paired with illustrations of women’s heeled gaiters and a stylized female figure. Text elements include Gaiters by Ball-Band and Look for the Red Ball, while a printed retailer panel identifies Abe N. Cohen of Rural Valley, Pennsylvania, presenting a clear example of localized advertising tied to national branding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1503\"\u003eThe item shown in the listing is the exact item the collector will receive. We have tens of thousands of items to choose from. Shipping will always be combined (or refunded) to save you as much money as possible. 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