Moist towelette packages from Sambo's Restaurant, c. early 1970s

Name/Title

Moist towelette packages from Sambo's Restaurant, c. early 1970s

Entry/Object ID

2002.87.22

Description

Acc. No. 02.87.22 Subject Category: Sambo's Restaurant Collection Date or Period: c. early 1970's Object: Moist Towelette Packages Description: Two packages of moist towelettes. Package "A" has rows of the company name - Sambos - appearing in alternating red and orange colors within a rectangular square on both front and back; package "B" has a message in blue and white within a black rectangular square next to a stars and stripes coffee mug reading: "Sambos where coffee is still 10%" and on the verso is the message in blue and white (again within a black rectangle) reading: "and there's no charge for refills". Size: (each) L: 2 x W-2 2/4 in. History of Object: Moist towelettes dispensed to customers at Sambos Restaurant in Alameda. Most likely they were used to accompany take-out orders. Acquired from: Joseph Young Date: 09123/02