Post #309448 by Sam805a on Mon, May 28, 2007 3:53 PM

In one of the previous posts, tiki1963 and Tangaroa, both of you mention the craftsmanship of the Sambos coat racks. The Sambos coat racks "Sambos head" were made in Santa Barbara at Schuld Sign Company on Canon Perdido Street. Bob Otterson was the owner of the Schuld Sign Company. Bob's son, Dennis "Otty" Otterson did the silk screening of those Sambos heads while in high school and college.

My dad's best friend was Dennis, and helped pull those on a few occasions and was wondering if any of you have a photo of one of those old racks that you could post within the forum.

Bob and one of his employees, Jim Belt, also used to hand paint the Sambos truck trailers. For a long time Bob did all the signage for Sambos. Bob was a personal friend of Newell Bohnett, who gave the signage to the Schuld Sign Co. Bob passed away at least 20 years ago and Dennis currently is a high school teacher and still resides in California. He could probably tell you some good stories.

Thanks Guys!