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Vintage advertising ink blotter for The Ball and Roller Bearing Co. of Danbury, Connecticut. This paper ephemera piece features detailed technical illustrations of ball and roller bearings, thrust bearings, and roller cages, promoting industrial manufacturing services. Text reads "IMMEDIATE SERVICE — Bearings of standard sizes as illustrated are carried in stock. Catalog and discounts gladly furnished on request." Imprint line: "J. Boyd Coates - Direct Factory Representative, S.E. Cor. Broad & Diamond Sts., Philadelphia, Pa." • Brand: The Ball and Roller Bearing Co. • Material: Heavy absorbent paper stock (typical ink blotter cardstock) • Origin: Danbury, Conn / Philadelphia, Pa • Era: Early-to-mid 20th century industrial advertising piece • Condition: VG+ - face clean with clear graphics; consistent with normal blotter age • Features: J. Boyd Coates representative imprint, technical bearing illustrations • Color: Blue and gold border with black graphics Item will be shipped in secure packaging with fast processing. Keywords: ephemera, vintage advertising, industrial history, roller bearings, mechanical parts, ink blotter, danbury connecticut, philadelphia pennsylvania, technical illustration, paper collectibles Check out all of our similar items!