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Description
A blotter that advertises E. Swasey & Co. pottery of Portland on the front has pink blotting paper on the reverse.
It also contains illustrations of various pots, crocks, and a teapot. Among the text is, "Beware of mean imitations. Genuine Swasey Stoneware, Specialties Sold by Us, Lamp Chimneys, Tea Presents, Enamelled Ware, Assortments, 5c and 10c Goods, Premium Goods, Woodenware, Fruit Jars, Lamps, Gold and Ruby Glassware Decorated."
The E. Swasey & Co. pottery and glassware company operated at 273 Commercial Streets from 1890 to about 1930.
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About This Item
- Title: Swasey advertising blotter, Portland, ca. 1890
- Creation Date: circa 1890
- Subject Date: circa 1890
- Location: Portland, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Ink on paper
- Dimensions: 10.3 cm x 24.1 cm
- Local Code: 2005.203.003
- Object Type: Text and Image
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