J.A. Trimble Co. Blotter c. 1920s-50s Dial Phone Fruit Produce Seafood Ohio
The top of the piece features the imperative “Take Notice!”.
The top of the piece features the imperative “Take Notice!”.
The design is divided into two distinct sections. The left portion features a chromolithographed illustration of a cherubic child with curly red hair, clad in a red tank top and blue shorts, holding a basketball.
The right side of the blotter advertises S. B. Ardrey & Sons, Engineers and Machinists, with George Ardrey as proprietor. The firm specialized in electric motor installations, high pressure power plant piping, and heating systems including steam, hot water, and vapor.
The front of the blotter is dominated by a stylized golden “supersonic plane,” a sleek representation of early jet-age concepts. Key slogans such as “SUPERSONIC PLANE. The back of the blotter reveals its absorbent surface, heavily marked with ink stains from its previous use as a writing blotter.
The reverse side is a plain, absorbent sheet of vibrant blue blotting paper.
The typography employs bold sans-serif and serif fonts, a common design choice for campaign materials of the era, ensuring legibility and impact. The slogan “A MOVE IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION” reinforces the candidate’s platform of progress and reliability.
The printed side displays an illustration of a four-man relay race team, with each runner representing a different religious and ethnic background. The headline reads: To Win – we need ‘em all! There are no major tears or noticeable soiling.