Sanford’s Blue Ink Bottle - Classic 19th-Century Writing Supply #144547 (License: Personal Use)

This black-and-white engraved illustration depicts a classic glass ink bottle from the late 19th or early 20th century, featuring a ribbed glass stopper and an ornate oval label reading “Sanford’s Blue Ink” and “Sanford Mfg. Co., Chicago.” The bottle’s shape is conical with a wide base tapering to a narrow neck, typical of period stationery items designed for durability and elegant display. The fine linework suggests it was likely used in print advertising or catalogues.

This image is commonly used on historical collecting sites, antique stationery blogs, or museum digital archives to illustrate early American office supplies. It serves users researching vintage writing instruments, branding history, or Chicago manufacturing heritage.