Pair of figural Mammy and Chef salt and pepper shakers

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This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

Ceramic salt shaker (2007.7.2.1) in the form of the "Chef" stereotypical character. Figurine is wearing a yellow chef uniform, including a yellow chef hat. Top of hat has three holes in triangle pattern. Figurine depicted holding a large red spoon in his right hand. Hole at bottom of figurine plugged with a round cork. Ceramic pepper shaker (2007.7.2.2) in the form of the "Mammy" stereotypical character. Figurine is wearing a yellow dress with a red kerchief on her head. Top of head has three holes in triangle pattern. Figurine is depicted standing with her hands resting on her hips. Faded gold lettering at waist reads, [PEPPY]. Hole at bottom of figurine.

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