1930s Park Sherman Memo Pad Holder and Perpetual Calendar — Springfield, Illinois — Vintage, Desk, Accessory, Office, Supplies, Notepad

Tired of reaching for your phone to retrieve today’s date? Do you ever shuffle desk clutter around in search of a notepad?

Never again forget today’s date with this exquisite, antique notepad holder and perpetual calendar, which was produced by the Park Sherman company of Springfield, Illinois in the late 1930s. The green felt-bottomed wooden base is made of solid walnut, and the top-mounted, *working* scroll calendar is made of solid brass and has developed a gorgeous patina over time.

There are a few pencil marks on the inside of the wooden base (where the notepad rests) as well as minor stains and brass patina, indicating its age and signposting many decades of gentle usage. This lovely desk piece is in its originally-discovered condition — we did not try to clean, apart from a light dusting.

It is no secret that relying on technology for rudimentary, everyday functions has a detrimental impact on our memory and cognitive abilities. The more we rely on our phones, the less we rely on our own brains. The act of manually setting the date on this perpetual calendar every morning will not only serve to provide a quick reference of the date throughout the day, but it will also make you more likely to already *know* the date without having to look or fumble for your cellphone.

Don’t miss your chance to own, use and proudly display this lovely little piece of history.

Dimensions:
7" L x 4.5" W x 1.25" H (wooden base depth). The inner note paper area measures 5”L x 4" W. Weighs approximately 10.6 oz.

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