Decoration
Decoration
Decoration

Decoration

Object number2019.18.13
MediumPlastic; Paint; Metal
Credit LineGift of Steve Zumoff
DescriptionCombination airplane lobster decoration. Red painted plastic lobster with gold painted metal aircraft inset into its back. Plastic Snoopy figurine is in the aircraft cockpit; Snoopy has green flight helmet, yellow goggles, and red scarf. Three metal eyebolts inserted into the lobster for hanging purposes.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 5.25 x 23.5 x 19.25 in. (13.3 x 59.7 x 48.9 cm)
Historical NotesFlying lobster decoration 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.
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