Lot of 8 Vintage 1949 Pin-Up Advertising Blotters – ATCO Antimite Termite Co Tulsa
 
A fun and colorful group of eight original mid-century advertising pin-up desk blotters, issued by ATCO, Inc. / Antimite Termite Company of Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Dating to approximately 1949, these blotters feature classic American pin-up artwork paired with advertising for termite extermination and chemical services.
Desk blotters were once common office accessories used during the fountain-pen era to absorb excess ink while protecting desk surfaces. Businesses often distributed them as promotional giveaways, making them both functional and collectible.
Each blotter displays a different pin-up illustration with vibrant colors and playful mid-century style.
Pieces like these are collected for their appeal to:
• vintage advertising collectors
• pin-up art enthusiasts
• paper ephemera collectors
• mid-century Americana collectors
This offering includes eight blotters sold together as a single lot.
Condition appears unused with bright colors and only minor storage wear.
A great display group of authentic mid-century advertising ephemera.