This example is unused and in excellent condition, only some very slight age toning. It is very rare to find these blotters today, it was inexpensive and disposed of after a period of time. In my book “The Civil War Soldier – His Personal Items”, I go into detail about the importance of writing and receiving mail during the Civil War. Something like this would also be popular with camp sutlers because of the vast amount of letter writing by soldiers. Patriotism was very high for most of the Civil War and merchants took advantage by adding such themes to their products. You would have a dip pen and inkwell to write, then would blot your writing to absorb the excess ink from the paper. Today, most people aren’t even familiar with the term ink blotter, but during the 1800s it was something very common and used when writing. It measures 4” x 6” and on one side is a full color 34-star American flag (1861 – 1863), the other is dark blue and used to blot. For more details, please see our Refund Policy.This is something you seldom see offered for sale, it is a Civil War period Patriotic Ink Blotter. Customers are responsible for return shipping costs. Returns and exchanges on food, calendars, and dated planners are not accepted. We accept returns and exchanges for unused or defective items for up to 30 days with proof of purchase. If we are unable to reach you within 72 hours, we will automatically refund the unavailable item and ship the remainder of the order to you. In the event that an item you purchased goes out of stock, we will attempt to contact you to see if you wish to exchange with a different item or receive a refund. Please understand that delays due to Customs processing are out of our control. If a shipment is refused due to unwanted fees, duties, or tariffs imposed by Customs in the country of delivery, you will be charged for both original and return shipping, as well as all associated fees. We advise that you work with your local Customs office to determine these charges prior to placing an order. International orders may be subject to import fees, duties, or tariffs that are determined by the country of delivery. The Paper Mouse is not responsible for these charges, nor are we able to calculate them prior to shipment. Orders will be delivered after 5pm on the next business day after the order is received. If you prefer curbside pickup, please call (617) 928-9898 when you arrive outside.įor customers who live within three miles of The Paper Mouse, we offer local area delivery services when you make a purchase on our website.Ĭustomers with eligible addresses will see a local delivery option at checkout when placing an order online. Completed orders are available for pickup during our regular shop hours: If a shipping carrier is not specified at checkout, we may use similar services such as UPS Ground or USPS First-Class Mail that could take an additional 2–3 days to arrive at your address.Ĭustomers who would like to pick up their orders may select the Pick Up option at checkout. Online orders are packaged within 2–3 business days after purchase and are typically sent via USPS Priority Mail. Of course, shipments and inventory often get scrambled at this hectic time of year, so we always recommend leaving a little extra time and ordering ahead whenever possible. In-Store Pickup: Order by 2 pm on December 24 If you’re local, we’re offering local delivery and in-store pickup for last-minute orders. Priority Mail Express: Order by December 19 If you’re hoping to receive your order by December 25 this year, here’s what we recommend, according to USPS guidelines.
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