Coaster

Object number2007.66.3 a,b

Manufacturer Anheuser-Busch Companies, LLC

Date1996-1999

MediumPaper; ink

Credit LineGift of Joseph S. Bielecki

DescriptionTwo (2) diamond-shaped cardboard coasters (a-b). Screen printed to resemble a caution road sign: yellow with black border; black profile image of penguin head and shoulders above text above beer logo in red, white, blue, and silver. Coasters identical.Dimensions4.625 x 4.625 in. (11.7 x 11.7 cm)
InscriptionsScreen printed text "BEWARE / THE / PENGUINS", above "BUD ICE" logo in red, white, blue, and silver.
Historical NotesPart of a collection of objects most likely from Jack's Bar, 1121 Carson Street in the South Side, Pittsburgh. Budweiser launched its "Beware the Penguins" ad campaign in 1996.

Related institution Pittsburgh Penguins

Related institution Jack's Bar

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