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Sign, Informational

Object number2019.18.12

MediumWood; Paint; Metal

Credit LineGift of Steve Zumoff

DescriptionPainted rectangular wooden restroom sign. Front, back, and bottom edge are painted white. Front has, at the viewer's left end, black painted stylized silhouette figures of a girl and a boy with legs bent inward; a vertical black line separates the figures. On the front to the viewer's right of the figures is metallic blue painted text outlined in black. Top, left, and right sides are unpainted brown wood. Top edge has hanging hardware at each end.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth (Including hanging hardware): 15.75 x 30.25 x 0.75 in. (40 x 76.8 x 1.9 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (Sign and integral eyebolts only): 10.875 x 30.25 x 0.75 in. (27.6 x 76.8 x 1.9 cm)
InscriptionsFront has metallic blue painted text "RESTROOMS".
MarksTop edge has black stamped text near the viewer's top left corner "022 00", could also be "027 00".
Historical NotesRestroom sign by Tim Kaulen from the Beehive Coffeehouse. The Beehive Coffeehouse, located at 1327 E. Carson Street was a South Side institution for 28 years. It opened in 1991 at the nascent end of a developing coffee shop culture that would soon proliferate in urban centers throughout the country. It was one of the first coffee shops in Pittsburgh. For many years it served as a gathering place for local artists that lived in the neighborhood that often worked there as well. Co-owners Steve Zumoff and Scott Kramer cited rising rents, increased competition, and low sales as the reason they were closing the shop. They also had a shop in Oakland that closed in 2002. The décor of the Beehive was made up of thrifted objects and pieces by local artists. The collection reflects the unique décor and atmosphere of the Beehive.

Related institution Beehive Coffeehouse and Dessertery (1991 - 2018)

Related person Steve Zumoff

Related person Scott Kramer

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