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Posted 3 years ago
MsDowAntiq…
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I stopped at an antique mall on the way home the other day, after attending an auction where I bought nada-zip-zilch. At the mall I found this really great Salesman's Sample Book of Art Blotters -- great blank blotters that the salesman would have shown to clients, and then they would order them with their business info printed on them. The book was only $25 -- a good deal if you ask me! I just love the art work -- here are some pix -- I am sure you'll agree that my shopping had a very happy ending!
The pretty lady pix are by noted postcard artist ARCHIE GUNN.
Ink BlottersThe term ink blotter refers either to a handheld rocking device or simple b…
PostcardsPostcards became popular at the turn of the 20th Century, especially for se…
You bought nada-zip-zilch? Ihave two of those myself (mine are from Japan!)
Awesome find...LOVE the bathing suits!
http://www.askart.com/askart/g/archie_gunn/archie_gunn.aspx
These are great!
Thought you might be interested in this blog post:
http://homepages.baylor.edu/texascollection/2010/10/05/questions-for-you-from-the-texas-collection/
Thanks, RovingLibrarian -- that is a great blog! I love the art for those blotters - I will keep my eyes out for more.
Thank you for sharing your roving eye's find with us.
I urge anyone reading this to click that link, and see the pix of an even earlier sample blotters book. And the story that accompanies it is great, too.