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This vintage Geigy Company ink blotter is a mid-century advertising piece for DDT insecticides, specifically Gesarol and Neocid. It features bold red, yellow, and green graphics promoting "Pest Control by Geigy — Originators of DDT Insecticides," for use "For Sprays and Dusts on Plants" and "For Livestock Dips and Sprays." • Brand/Advertiser: Geigy Company, Inc. • Imprint: 89 Barclay Street, New York 8, N.Y. • Distributed by: Daniel J. Frantz, Coplay, Pa. • Products shown: Gesarol and Neocid, each labeled "Contains 50% DDT" • Era: mid-20th century, reflecting the early commercial DDT insecticide period • Theme: Agricultural and livestock pest control, chemical industry advertising • Size: standard ink blotter cardstock with absorbent reverse • Condition: VG+ Secure packaging and fast shipping are guaranteed. Keywords: vintage advertising, chemical industry, agricultural history, mid-century ephemera, pesticide memorabilia, paper collectibles, graphic design, insecticide promo Check out all of our similar items!