"DRINK SAMBO" FRAMED TIN LITHO ADVERTISING SIGN.
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Winning Bid:
$292.22 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
7
Bidding Ended:
Wednesday, November 11, 2015 1:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, November 11, 2015 1:00:00 AM)
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Auction:
Auction #216 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 977 in auction 216
Value Code:
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Item Description
18x24" metal frame w/archival matte has 13.25x19.25" opening revealing sign w/African-American porter holding tray w/bottle of "Sambo" and glass. This larger size sign is the original 1930s version; a smaller reproduction was made since. Text reads "If You Like Chocolate Malted Milk - Drink Sambo - Refreshing - Pure - Nourishing." Senn Products Corp. 1930s. Sign made by Carvin Bottle Cap Corp. of Brooklyn, NY. Trace of lt. to moderate dust soiling w/some surface wear most noticeable at top/bottom edges. Fine appearance overall.
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