A stash of decades-old cocktail napkins from Los Angeles restaurants and watering holes is transporting Angelenos back to a bygone era — and proves to be a souvenir worth saving.
The colorful collection, believed to date largely back to the 1950’s and 1960’s, was recently discovered and shared on Reddit.
“Found a small box under a bed in my grandmothers house and to my surprise was full of old napkins from around California and Mexico,” the poster wrote. The tiny paper time capsules feature the bold illustrations, playful typography and elaborate branding once used to make even a cocktail napkin feel glamorous.
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