Coin

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a vintage advertisement coaster with a design featuring a stylized illustration of a hand holding a coffee mug adorned with stars and stripes, reminiscent of the American flag. The text on the coaster, printed in bold red letters against a beige background, reads "WHAT THIS COUNTRY NEEDS IS A GOOD 10¢ CUP OF COFFEE," emphasizing the price of ten cents. Surrounding the mug illustration are several stars, and beneath it, the slogan "Sambo's has it" is prominently displayed, suggesting the establishment selling this affordable coffee. The overall design captures a nostalgic and patriotic theme, reflecting an era when coffee was both a staple and an affordable luxury in American culture.

The image shows a vintage advertisement coaster with a design featuring a stylized illustration of a hand holding a coffee mug adorned with stars and stripes, reminiscent of the American flag. The text on the coaster, printed in bold red letters against a beige background, reads "WHAT THIS COUNTRY NEEDS IS A GOOD 10¢ CUP OF COFFEE," emphasizing the price of ten cents. Surrounding the mug illustration are several stars, and beneath it, the slogan "Sambo's has it" is prominently displayed, suggesting the establishment selling this affordable coffee. The overall design captures a nostalgic and patriotic theme, reflecting an era when coffee was both a staple and an affordable luxury in American culture.

Name/Title

Coin

Entry/Object ID

2014.26.1048

Description

Wooden Nickel/ Tan/Patriotic coffee mug pictured/red printing "What this country needs is a good 10c cup of coffee Sambo's has it good for a 10c cup of coffee at Sambo's restaurants anywhere St Joseph, MO."/1.5"disc.

Collection

St. Joseph, Missouri

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Coin

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Money

Nomenclature Class

Exchange Media

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Dimensions

Diameter

1-1/2 in

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Oct 28, 2014