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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Collection Description The Story of Little Black Sambo was written and illustrated by Helen Bannerman, a Scotswoman living in colonial India. With its racially charged title and stereotypical depiction of Sambo and his family, the work has been controversial since it first appeared in 1899. Over the course of its history, discussion of the work has stimulated a more enlightened development and re-evaluation of children's books featuring non-white protagonists. The collection of nearly 300...

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Wall plaque measuring 8" tall. The plaque depicts Sambo carrying his umbrella. Item 225 in collection catalog.

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Plaster wall plaque measuring 7.5 x 5.5 inches with two hooks on the bottom. The plaque depicts Sambo mid-stride on grass while holding his umbrella. Meant to be mounted on the weall. Item 223 in collection catalog.