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Uncle Jimmie's Burger Survivor
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Uncle Jimmie's Burger Survivor

Manufacturer / Maker (Albuquerque, New Mexico, active late 20th to early 21st century)
Dateca. 1990
Mediumtin
Dimensions1/4 × 3 1/2 in. (0.6 × 8.9 cm)
ClassificationsDocumentary Artifact
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Nancy Tucker
Object numberPC2017.44.16
DescriptionThis blue tin button features a and red and white illustration of man holding a burger and wearing a circle reading "Wow / One Pound / the Big One". The top portion of the button includes the text "Uncle Jimmie's and reads "Burger Survivor" on the bottom portion, both in a bold red-outlined and white font. The right side includes a small red and white logo of the Yester-Daves Grill Albuquerque restaurant business reading "Yester-Dave's grill" including a white circle reading "Grill" and the company's slogan "The ultimate cruise down memory lane" in tiny red lettering. The phrase "EAT IT!" is also illustrated on the right in bold white lettering. Owned by Dave Garduno and records dating back to 1990, the grill aimed to have a nostalgic, fifties diner feel to its atmosphere as characterized by its slogan. Serving a variety foods, Yester-Dave's Grill played a significant role in the development of Albuquerque's rich and diverse food heritage and history, likely inspiring the creation of other historic diners in the state of New Mexico, helping to develop regional dishes and flavors.
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