This original vintage advertising blotter was issued by The Littlestown National Bank of Littlestown, Pennsylvania during the World War II era.
The front features a colorful Scenic America view of the Mississippi River with riverboats, combined with patriotic messaging promoting safe storage of war bonds and valuables. The reverse is plain blue blotter paper, unused.
Advertising blotters like this were commonly distributed by banks and businesses as functional desk items, making surviving examples a desirable form of American paper ephemera.
A strong piece for collectors of financial advertising, WWII home front memorabilia, or Mississippi River themed imagery.
Details
Business: The Littlestown National Bank
Location: Littlestown, Pennsylvania
Era: circa 1940s
Image subject: Mississippi River riverboats
Type: Vintage advertising blotter
Back: Blank blue blotter paper
Size: Approximately 3.5 x 6 inches
Condition: Very good vintage condition with mild toning and light edge wear
