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Sambo (Fictitious character)

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 181 Collections and/or Records:

Fold-A-Way Theatre, Scripts, 1934

 File — Box 018: Series 01, Folder: 008
Identifier: 008
Description 3 items. Scripts for Cinderella, Little Black Sambo and Little red Riding Hood, part of the Fold-A-Way Theatre toy set. The container describes the set as "a beautiful miniature theatre printed on heavy cardboard in gorgeous colors completely die-cut ready to set up; with curtain, back drops and scenery just like that used in a modern theatre - an educational toy that every boy and girl will enjoy." Set includes papers dolls and props depicting the stories Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella,...
Found in: Rare Books / Little Black Sambo Collection / Series 1: Toys / Series 1, Sub-Series 3: Activity Toys

Fold-A-Way Theatre, Scripts, 1934

 File — Box 019: Series 01, Folder: 006
Identifier: 006
Description 3 items. Scripts for Cinderella, Little Black Sambo and Little red Riding Hood, part of the Fold-A-Way Theatre toy set. The container describes the set as "a beautiful miniature theatre printed on heavy cardboard in gorgeous colors completely die-cut ready to set up; with curtain, back drops and scenery just like that used in a modern theatre - an educational toy that every boy and girl will enjoy." Set includes papers dolls and props depicting the stories Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella,...
Found in: Rare Books / Little Black Sambo Collection / Series 1: Toys / Series 1, Sub-Series 3: Activity Toys

Folk Art Doll, Sambo, ca.1930

 Item — Box 026: Series 01
Identifier: 005
Description

A folk art doll of Sambo measuring 15" tall. His green umbrella is tied to his arm with a leather strap. Sambo wears a red jacket with buttons, blue shorts and purple shoes. The doll is made of painted leather, wool, and wood. Item 192 in collection catalog.

Found in: Rare Books / Little Black Sambo Collection / Series 1: Toys / Series 1, Sub-Series 4: Dolls and Figurines

Framed Fairyland Puzzles, Jigsaw Puzzle, Black Sambo, ca.1940

 Item — Box 007: Series 01
Identifier: 004
Description

Black Sambo jigsaw puzzle. Housed in the original picgtorial box, each jigsaw puzzle measures 7 x 8 1/2”. Puzzles include Black Sambo, Peter Rabbit, Red Riding Hood, and Three Kittens. Black Sambo is signed by R.A. Burley. Sambo is also on the cover of the box. Item 229 in collection catalog.

Found in: Rare Books / Little Black Sambo Collection / Series 1: Toys / Series 1, Sub-Series 2: Puzzles

Framed Fairyland Puzzles, Jigsaw Puzzle, Peter Rabbit, ca.1940

 Item — Box 007: Series 01
Identifier: 005
Description

Peter Rabbit jigsaw puzzle. Housed in the original picgtorial box, each jigsaw puzzle measures 7 x 8 1/2”. Puzzles include Black Sambo, Peter Rabbit, Red Riding Hood, and Three Kittens. Black Sambo is signed by R.A. Burley. Sambo is also on the cover of the box. Item 229 in collection catalog.

Found in: Rare Books / Little Black Sambo Collection / Series 1: Toys / Series 1, Sub-Series 2: Puzzles

Framed Fairyland Puzzles, Jigsaw Puzzle, Red Riding Hod, ca.1940

 Item — Box 007: Series 01
Identifier: 002
Description

Red Riding Hood jigsaw puzzle. Housed in the original picgtorial box, each jigsaw puzzle measures 7 x 8 1/2”. Puzzles include Black Sambo, Peter Rabbit, Red Riding Hood, and Three Kittens. Black Sambo is signed by R.A. Burley. Sambo is also on the cover of the box. Item 229 in collection catalog.

Found in: Rare Books / Little Black Sambo Collection / Series 1: Toys / Series 1, Sub-Series 2: Puzzles

Framed Fairyland Puzzles, Jigsaw Puzzle, Three Kittens, ca.1940

 Item — Box 007: Series 01
Identifier: 003
Description

Three Kittens jigsaw puzzle. Housed in the original picgtorial box, each jigsaw puzzle measures 7 x 8 1/2”. Puzzles include Black Sambo, Peter Rabbit, Red Riding Hood, and Three Kittens. Black Sambo is signed by R.A. Burley. Sambo is also on the cover of the box. Item 229 in collection catalog.

Found in: Rare Books / Little Black Sambo Collection / Series 1: Toys / Series 1, Sub-Series 2: Puzzles

Framed Fairyland Puzzles, Pictorial Box, ca.1940

 Item — Box 007: Series 01
Identifier: 001
Description

Red Riding Hood jigsaw puzzle. Housed in the original picgtorial box, each jigsaw puzzle measures 7 x 8 1/2”. Puzzles include Black Sambo, Peter Rabbit, Red Riding Hood, and Three Kittens. Black Sambo is signed by R.A. Burley. Sambo is also on the cover of the box. Item 229 in collection catalog.

Found in: Rare Books / Little Black Sambo Collection / Series 1: Toys / Series 1, Sub-Series 2: Puzzles

Framed Picture Puzzles, Bobby Shaftoe's Gone to Sea, 1942

 Item — Box 009: Series 01
Identifier: 002
Description

Bobby Shaftoe jigsaw puzzle with caption "Bobby Shaftoe's gone to sea." The puzzle is one of a six piece set. The illustration, framed by a yellow border, depicts two children in front of a body of water; the boy kisses the girl's cheek while she smiles. The puzzle measures 8 x 8 7/8" and is illustrated by Ethel Hays. Item 235 in collection catalog.

Found in: Rare Books / Little Black Sambo Collection / Series 1: Toys / Series 1, Sub-Series 2: Puzzles

Framed Picture Puzzles, Little Black Sambo, 1942

 Item — Box 009: Series 01
Identifier: 004
Description

Little Black Sambo jigsaw puzzle with caption "Little Black Sambo." The puzzle is one of a six piece set. The illustration, framed by a red border, depicts Sambo next to a green umbrella holding his shoe with two tigers in the background wearing articles of his clothing. The puzzle measures 8 x 8 7/8" and is illustrated by Ethel Hays. Item 235 in collection catalog.

Found in: Rare Books / Little Black Sambo Collection / Series 1: Toys / Series 1, Sub-Series 2: Puzzles