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Sanford Ink Eraser Tin

10/23/2019

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Sanford's Ink Eraser, c. 1900-1910
We recently came across this vintage tin of Sanford's Ink Eraser and couldn't pass up the opportunity to share some photos. It dates to 1900-1910, and was one of the first products marketed to remove ink.
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Sanford's Ink Eraser, c. 1900-1910
The bottle lids were numbered 1 and 2. The bottles themselves were imprinted with First and Second, and molded so as to only fit in the tin in the correct order. Directions on the tin:

For Paper - First apply No. 1, rubbing gently until the ink has softened, then blot off and apply No. 2 until the ink has disappeared, then apply No. 1 again until the two fluids are neutralized and dry with a blotter. 

For Clothing - Use equal parts of Nos. 1 and 2 and absorb with a clean, damp sponge.
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Stanford's Ink Eraser, c. 1900-1910
Here's an advertisement for them from the February 24, 1900 issue of The American Stationer. You can read more about Sanford on the Made in Chicago Museum website.
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Advertisement for Stanford's Ink Eraser in The American Stationer, February 24, 1900.
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