This 1940s advertising blotter was issued by Mitchell Manufacturing Co., Inc. of Indianapolis, Indiana, and features artwork by noted glamour illustrator Meredith Law.

Commercial desk blotters of the mid-twentieth century often combined practical office utility with striking graphic art to reinforce brand identity. Meredith Law became known for stylized pin-up and girlie art illustrations that appeared in advertising, calendars, and promotional materials, placing this piece within the broader tradition of Golden Age glamour art. Industrial firms such as Mitchell Manufacturing used bold imagery alongside detailed contact information and product references to maintain name recognition among clients and distributors.

The blotter displays a brightly colored pin-up woman posed on a scale beside a small black dog, with Mitchell Manufacturing Co., Inc., 5547 Bonna Avenue, Indianapolis 19, Indiana, and the product line Carbide Cutting Tools printed prominently on the right panel. The lower margin identifies the illustration by Meredith Law, confirming authorship. The reverse appears blank and unused. The item shown in the listing is the exact item the collector will receive.

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