Acquired Pen and Pad Holder in blue lacquerware with ship and nautical design (Otagiri (Japan)) Design by Gibson Greeting Cards, Inc. I’ve been wanting a vintage desktop index card holder and pen set for a bit. This excellent version has a nautical theme featuring a ship with subtle blue lines on the sails and red rope lines that call to mind the red and blue lines on standard lined index cards. The fact that the blue color pairs well with my executive tanker desk doesn’t hurt. $3.99 at Acts Thrift Store, Pasadena, CA. Acquired on 2025-10-07.

Acquired Pen and Pad Holder in blue lacquerware with ship and nautical design (Otagiri (Japan))

Design by Gibson Greeting Cards, Inc.

A blue lacquerware index card holder full of index cards and a pen in the accompanying pen slot sits on a desk with several books and an oak card index.

I’ve been wanting a vintage desktop index card holder and pen set for a bit. This excellent version has a nautical theme featuring a ship with subtle blue lines on the sails and red rope lines that call to mind the red and blue lines on standard lined index cards. The fact that the blue color pairs well with my executive tanker desk doesn’t hurt.

$3.99 at Acts Thrift Store, Pasadena, CA. Acquired on 2025-10-07.

2025-10-09 05:52

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