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Saltshaker

Object number2021.55.5 a,b

Date1960-2022

OriginHong Kong, China

MediumGlass; Metal; Vinyl(?)

Credit LineGift of Simon Family

DescriptionColorless glass saltshaker. Rounded square base tapers upward to a threaded circular mouth. Two sides have applied black vinyl(?) letters with restaurant name. Chrome metal lid. Circular base tapers upward to circular convex top with nine holes. Bottom opening is threaded. DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth (a-b together): 4.25 x 1.625 x 1.625 in. (10.8 x 4.1 x 4.1 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (a): 3.625 x 1.625 x 1.625 in. (9.2 x 4.1 x 4.1 cm)
Height x Diameter (b): 1 x 1.625 in. (2.5 x 4.1 cm)
Inscriptions(a)
Two sides have applied black vinyl(?) letters "Original / Hot / Dog / Shop".
Marks(b)
Interior of top has raised text "38-14 / HONG KONG".
Historical NotesPart of a collection from The Original Hot Dog Shop chain. The original restaurant opened in 1960 and was located in the Oakland neighborhood of Pittsburgh. It closed in April 2020. At one point there were locations in Plum, Monroeville, Penn Hills, the South SIde, Carnegie Mellon University (1996-2006,) and Falls Church, Virginia. This sign is from the Oakland location. Donor Terry Campasano owned the restaurant along with her brother Bruce Simon. “The O” was an Oakland institution best known for their fries cooked in peanut oil. Several food documentaries and lists featured the O for their famous hot dogs and fries. They closed the doors to the original shop in April of 2020 after 60 years. Sitting at the corner of Forbes and South Bouquet Streets, "The O" opened in 1960 by brothers Sydney and Morris Simon. Sydney eventually took over as sole owner until his passing in 2009. His children Terry and Bruce then took over.

Related institution The Original Hot Dog Shop (1960 - 2020)

Related institution Carnegie Mellon University

Previous owner Terry Campasano

Previous owner Bruce Simon

Related person Sydney Simon (died 2009)

Related person Morris Simon

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