Name/Title
Cook's neckerchiefs from Sambo's Restaurant, c. 1968-1972Entry/Object ID
2002.87.5Description
Acc. No. 02.87.5 (A-C)
Subject Category: Sambo's Restaurant Collection
Date or Period: c. 1968–1972
Object: Cook's Neckerchiefs
Description: Three triangular white linen neckerchiefs each with two appliqués affixed: (1) a "SAMBO'S embroidered in gold thread (patch measures L-3” x W–7” inches) and below this is the restaurant logo (Sambo holding a stack of pancakes) on a patch with multi-colored threads, about 4 x 4 inches. Neckerchiefs A and B measure 39 x 30 x 30 inches; C measures 34 x 23 x 23 inches.
History of Object: Cook's neckerchiefs worn by employee Samuel Purdy at Sambo's Restaurant, Alameda.
Acquired from: Joseph Young,
Date: 09/23/02
