Blotter Collection

Christmas card with pink blotting paper, pen and postcard. Date: circa 1890s

Lt. Col. Geo. Shields, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Lt. Col. Geo. Shields, between 1910 and 1920
Lt. Col. George Shields, between 1910 and 1920. American military officer sitting at writing desk

Advertising blotter, Admiring the Portfolio of Art Prints - Burlington Gallery, London Proof Prints Date: circa 1900

The Blotter Removes Water From Headingley Turf England V West Indies England V West Indies Ist One Day International Headingley, Leeds, England 21 May 2009 Date: 21 May 2009

Birthday postcard, Little girl writing a card Date: 20th century

Confident Businessman Standing Behind His Desk, 1951 (screen print)
2630041 Confident Businessman Standing Behind His Desk, 1951 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eGraphicaArtis; American, out of copyright

Comic postcard, Man sees a pretty woman on arrival at the seaside. Just arrived. Excuse scribble. I ve got something in my eye! Date: 20th century

Inkstand, blotter, paper knife and letter opener. Lithograph from a catalog of metal products manufactured by Wuerttemberg Metalware Factory, Geislingen, Germany, 1896

Blotter, Welgar Shredded Wheat and New Shreddies
Blotter advertising Welgar Shredded Wheat and New Shreddies. 1953

Jesus Christ reading the peace plan issued by Pope Benedict XV
698814 Jesus Christ reading the peace plan issued by Pope Benedict XV, front cover illustration from Le Rire Rouge, 8th September 1917 (photo) by Willette

General Franchet d Esperey, Commander in Chief of the Allied Armies in the Balkans
STC359551 General Franchet d Esperey, Commander in Chief of the Allied Armies in the Balkans, 1914-19 (b/w photo) by French Photographer

Decorative items (colour litho)
2812525 Decorative items (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Decorative items. Illustration for The Queen Almanac, 1891.); © Look and Learn

Red Delicious Apple on a Teachers Desk, 1948 (screen print)
2630031 Red Delicious Apple on a Teachers Desk, 1948 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eGraphicaArtis; American, out of copyright

PINCUSHION & DOLL ETC PINCUSHION & DOLL ETC
This pincushion (left) and doll (right) and fruit basket (centre right) are all made from paper. The floral centrepiece is made of tin and the lady blotter from paper. Date: 1930s

St. Mary Magdalene Writing, c. 1500-50 (oil on panel)
CZA229158 St. Mary Magdalene Writing, c.1500-50 (oil on panel) by Master of the Female Half Lengths, (c.1490-c.1540); 54x40 cm; Czartoryski Museum, Cracow, Poland; Flemish, out of copyright

Blotter with comic verse on a Christmas card
Blotter with comic verse on a Christmas and New Year card. Date: circa 1890s

Find the Fault card No. 21 -- office desk. circa 1930s

Edward VIII in full dress uniform on a blotter
King Edward VIII (1894-1972) in full dress uniform on a Family Journal Coronation Year Blotter. Date: 1937

The Chinese Bungalow by Marion Osmond and James Corbet from Osmonds novel written in 1923, starring Matheson Lang. First produced at The Grand Theatre in Hull on 2nd October 1925 with the first

Fashionable woman sitting at a desk in an office. Date: circa 1920s

WW1 - Eastern Front - Russian Staff Officers on a Train
WW1 - Eastern Front - Russian Staff Officers in their office onboard a Railway Train Date: 1915

Meeting room and chapel, Baden Powell House, London
Three Cub Scouts in the meeting room and chapel, Baden Powell House, Queens Gate, South Kensington, London. The building was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 1961. Date: circa 1960s

General Hubert Lyautey, French army officer, WW1
General Hubert Gonzalve Lyautey (1854-1934), French army officer, seen here at his desk as the newly appointed Minister of War during the First World War. Date: 1916

Thomas Marlowe, journalist and editor
THOMAS MARLOWE journalist, editor of the Daily Mail from 1899 to 1926

Jules Verne / Workroom
JULES VERNE His workroom at 1 rue Charles Dubois, Amiens

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"Blotter: A Journey Through Time and Art" Step into the world of "blotter, " a fascinating object that has left its mark in various forms throughout history. From illustrations by Cecil Aldin, featuring beloved characters like Micky and Cracker, to Christmas cards adorned with pink blotting paper, pen, and postcards - this humble tool has found its way into our lives in unexpected ways. An advertising blotter takes us back to a time when art prints were admired on portfolios, showcasing the talent of artists. Even Bertrand Russell himself, the renowned British philosopher and author, had a desk filled with books and armchairs in his study at Plas Penrhyn. It was here that he pondered life's mysteries during the late 1960s. But blotters weren't just for aesthetics; they served practical purposes too. Find the Fault card No. 21 challenged our observational skills while comic verses on Christmas cards brought laughter during festive seasons. Blotters even played a role beyond paper as they removed water from Headingley Turf - an essential task for maintaining sports fields. In everyday life, blotters made appearances on birthday postcards where little girls diligently wrote their heartfelt wishes. They also witnessed confident businessmen standing behind their desks in screen prints from 1951 or captured moments of men being captivated by pretty women upon arrival at seaside destinations. Accompanied by inkstands, letter openers, and paper knives - these objects formed an ensemble representing an era gone by but still cherished today. And who can forget Welgar Shredded Wheat and New Shreddies? Blotters became part of advertisements promoting healthy breakfast choices. Whether as tools for creativity or aids for practicality, blotters have woven themselves into our cultural tapestry over time. Their versatility is unmatched as they continue to leave their indelible mark across generations – reminding us of the beauty and functionality found in the simplest of objects.