Acorn Blotter

Description and story

This green-acorn motif blotter is a vintage undipped piece that first appeared in the early 1980s. The repeating acorn pattern is one of the earliest known symbolic designs in blotter-style art, believed to have circulated in various forms since around 1977. Its distinctive motif contributed to the emergence of a visual language that characterized the early underground aesthetic of blotter sheets.
Originally printed in compact formats, early acorn designs are now considered rare examples of folk-inspired graphic art, valued by collectors for their historical and stylistic relevance. With its minimalist symbolism and rhythmic layout, this design captures the visual identity of a formative era in alternative print culture.

Dimensions

Blotter size: 185 x 185 mm

Tab grid: 20 x 20 tabs (400 tabs total)

Tab size: 9,25 x 9,25 mm

Black cardstock paper size: 210 x 297 mm

Materials

Printed and perforated blotter paper.

The blotter is made of 180 g/m2 matt white paper.

The black cardstock is made of 220 g/m2 paper.

Packings

Simple packing: The blotter is placed into a BOPP celophane sleeve with hanging hole.

Delux packing: The blotter is mounted onto an A4-sized black photo board using transparent photo corner stickers and placed into a BOPP celophane sleeve with hanging hole.

Shipping

Blotters are shipped in envelopes with two protective cardboard stiffeners. Larger orders are shipped in rigid cardboard envelopes or boxes.

Shipping methods, delivery times, and fees can be found in the Shipping section.

VAT

All prices include 27% VAT.

Safety & Legality

Do not eat it! The product is not intended for internal use.

The product does not contain any active ingredients.

The product is for decorative and collectible purposes only.