Moist towelette from Sambo's Restaurant, Alameda, c. 1970

Name/Title

Moist towelette from Sambo's Restaurant, Alameda, c. 1970

Entry/Object ID

2002.87.23

Description

Acc. No. 02.87.23 A-B Subject Category: Businesses of Alameda - Sambo's Restaurant Date or Period: circa 1970 Object: Moist towelette Description: Moist towelette within an advertising package. The front of the package has a Sambo character in assorted colors alongside a tiger, with the title: "Sambo's Pancakes". The verso has a map of the western U.S. states showing locations of the Sambo's Restaurants. The map is in blue ink with location city names imprinted in black ink. Size (approx.): L-2 x W-3 1/2 inches. (Two identical towelettes.) History of Object: Moist towelette distributed to customers by Sambo's Restaurant in Alameda. Acquired from: Joseph B. Young Date: 09/23/06