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[DIMENSIONS]: 3 x 6 inches
This is an original, authentic vintage late 1940s to early 1950s advertising ink blotter for the Franklin Technical Institute, located at 41 Berkeley Street, Boston 16, Massachusetts.
The front features a crisp, detailed black-and-white architectural illustration of the landmark school building under the banner \"The Gift of Benjamin Franklin.\" The right side presents a mid-century marketing pitch quoting data from the 1947 Truman \"President\'s Commission on Higher Education,\" emphasizing that industrial employers needed technical institute graduates 5.2 times more than 4-year college engineers. The reverse side features the classic, unblemished pink absorbent blotter backing.
Condition Note: Exceptional condition for its age with crisp corners, bright paper, no ink staining on either side, and minimal signs of handling. Please review the photos carefully to evaluate the exact condition before purchasing.
