Sambo (Fictitious character)
Cloth Doll, Sambo's Restaurant, ca.1960
Sambo doll made by Daiken/Dream Dolls for Sambo’s Restaurant. Sambo is seated and wearing a white turban; the umbrella and pancake props are missing. Measures 7” high. Item 191 in collection catalog.
Decorative Plate, Sambo's Restaurant, ca.1970
Plate from Sambo’s Restaurant. The palte is oval and decorated with pink, black, and brown accents and signed Mike on the verso. A white Sambo is holding his umbrella and the caption reads “L’il Black Sambo, Ocean Lake, Ore." The plate measures 7 x 6 inches. Item 189 in collection catalog.
Display Figures, Sambo, ca.1950
Sambo cardboard figure, part of a three piece set. Each figure is printed on thick board and were potentially hung on a wall for display. The set includes Sambo holding his umbrella (14” high), the tiger (9”) and the tree (11 1/2”). Item 198 in collection catalog.
Display Figures, Tiger, ca.1950
Tiger cardboard figure, part of a three piece set. Each figure is printed on thick board and were potentially hung on a wall for display. The set includes Sambo holding his umbrella (14” high), the tiger (9”) and the tree (11 1/2”). Item 198 in collection catalog.
Display Figures, Tree, ca.1950
Palm tree cardboard figure, part of a three piece set. Each figure is printed on thick board and were potentially hung on a wall for display. The set includes Sambo holding his umbrella (14” high), the tiger (9”) and the tree (11 1/2”). Item 198 in collection catalog.
Eight Picture Puzzles, Alice in Wonderland Puzzle, ca.1920
Alice in Wonderland jigsaw puzzle, part of eight piece set housed in original box. Illustrated in Art Deco style by John Gee. Item 230 in collection catalog.
Eight Picture Puzzles, Brownies, ca.1920
Brownies jigsaw puzzle, part of eight piece set housed in original box. Illustrated in Art Deco style by John Gee. Item 230 in collection catalog.
Eight Picture Puzzles, Cinderella, ca.1920
Cinderella jigsaw puzzle, part of eight piece set housed in original box. Illustrated in Art Deco style by John Gee. Item 230 in collection catalog.
Eight Picture Puzzles, Hansel and Gretel, ca.1920
Hansel and Gretel jigsaw puzzle, part of eight piece set housed in original box. Illustrated in Art Deco style by John Gee. Item 230 in collection catalog.
Eight Picture Puzzles, Little Black Sambo Puzzle, ca.1920
Little Black Sambo jigsaw puzzle, part of eight piece set housed in original box. All puzzles and box are illustrated in Art Deco style by John Gee. Item 230 in collection catalog.