"Cocktail Suggestions..." 1967 Paper Placemat

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Paperades Westerly, Rhode Island

Paperades, Inc. was a manufacturing business based in the Westerly, Rhode Island area that … Read more [1] pp.

Paperades Westerly, Rhode Island

Paperades, Inc. was a manufacturing business based in the Westerly, Rhode Island area that produced custom and novelty paper placemats during the mid-20th century.

History and Operations

Product Line: The company printed decorative, educational, and novelty paper placemats for restaurants, airlines, and collectors. Popular mid-century examples included series featuring "Famous First Facts," cocktail recipes, historical maps, and whimsical illustrations like "Do You Know Your Relatives?"

Major Clients: Paperades supplied paper placemats to prominent mid-century corporate clients, including major commercial carriers such as Pan Am and TWA.

Leadership: The business was successfully owned and operated by entrepreneur Frank Clark DeCiantis, a longtime Westerly community member who passed away in late 2025.

1967

9 7/8" x 13 5/8"

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