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Vintage Geigy Company ink blotter advertising DDT insecticides for plants and livestock. This mid-century paper ephemera piece features vibrant graphics for Gesarol and Neocid products, distributed by Daniel J. Frantz of Coplay, Pennsylvania. ID: Advertising line reads "Pest Control by Geigy, Originators of DDT Insecticides" with "For Sprays and Dusts on Plants" and "For Livestock Dips and Sprays." Product packaging shown for Gesarol and Neocid, each marked "Contains 50% DDT." Distributor imprint: Daniel J. Frantz, Coplay, Pa. Manufacturer: Geigy Company, Inc., 89 Barclay Street, New York 8, N.Y. Size: Standard advertising blotter size, printed cardstock face with absorbent reverse. Date: Mid-20th century, consistent with the era of widespread DDT insecticide marketing. Specifications • Brand: Geigy Company, Inc. • Item: Advertising Ink Blotter • Products: Gesarol, Neocid (DDT) • Origin: Coplay, Pa. / New York, N.Y. • Material: Heavy cardstock/absorbent paper • Condition: VG+ Items are packaged securely and shipped fast to ensure they arrive in the condition described. Keywords: vintage ephemera, pesticide history, mid century graphics, chemical advertising, farm collectibles, agricultural memorabilia, paper Americana, historic insecticide, fountain pen accessory, local business history Check out all of our similar items!