The new JHS exhibit in the Jamestown Philomenian Library features promotional items used by Jamestown business. Advertisements were printed on ink blotters – given out in the early 20th century before the invention of ballpoint pens, matchbooks – the most popular handouts in the days of the ubiquitous cigarette, pens, pencils, and – the most recent craze – refrigerator magnets. Logos also emblazon baseball caps and t-shirt.
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The Jamestown
Historical Society
PO Box 156
Jamestown, RI
02835