'Smile' advertising button from Sambo's Restaurant, c. 1971

Object/Artifact

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Alameda Museum & Meyers House and Gardens

Name/Title

'Smile' advertising button from Sambo's Restaurant, c. 1971

Entry/Object ID

2002.87.17

Description

Acc. No. 02.87.17 Subject Category: Sambo's Restaurant Collection Date or Period: c. 1971 Object: Pin-on Advertising Button Description: Lithographed metal pin-on advertising button. White background, with message overprinted in cerise and orange : "SMILE! SAMBO'S PRICES HAVEN'T CHANGED". Round button. Size: 2 1/8 in. diameter. History of Object: An advertising button worn by employees of Sambo's Restaurant, Alameda. Part of the collection of the late Samuel Purdy, an original employee. Acquired from: Joseph Young Date: 09/23/02