Philadelphia Pennsylvania 1921 Shannon Tea Company Coffee Ad Blotter 9 x 4

This 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.

By 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.

The 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.

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