Images(14)

Container, Money

Object number2019.18.17 a-l

Manufacturer Stella Marrs

MediumEnamel (Glass; Steel); Plastic; Paper; Ink; Adhesive tape

Credit LineGift of Steve Zumoff

DescriptionTip jar with eleven (11) different tip signs. Blue enamelware bucket with white dots. Bucket has gray metal wire handle that hooks through metal handle mounts on opposing sides of the bucket's rolled rim. Sides of bucket are decorated with stickers, artwork, and a one-dollar bill. Back of bucket has layered clear packing tape with an opening at top center for the signs to fit into. DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth (a with handle up): 12.5 x 9.25 x 7.25 in. (31.8 x 23.5 x 18.4 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (b): 10.25 x 3.938 x 0.5 in. (26 x 10 x 1.3 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (c): 9.688 x 4.313 x 0.25 in. (24.6 x 11 x 0.6 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (d): 11.938 x 4 x 0.375 in. (30.3 x 10.2 x 1 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (e): 9.813 x 5.75 x 0.5 in. (24.9 x 14.6 x 1.3 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (f): 11.563 x 7.75 x 0.625 in. (29.4 x 19.7 x 1.6 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (g): 10.875 x 9 x 0.25 in. (27.6 x 22.9 x 0.6 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (h): 10.375 x 5.5 x 0.25 in. (26.4 x 14 x 0.6 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (i): 11.188 x 4.813 x 0.25 in. (28.4 x 12.2 x 0.6 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (j): 10.125 x 5.063 x 0.438 in. (25.7 x 12.9 x 1.1 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (k): 9.375 x 5.875 x 0.5 in. (23.8 x 14.9 x 1.3 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (l): 11 x 7.5 x 0.25 in. (27.9 x 19.1 x 0.6 cm)
Inscriptions(a)
Side of bucket has:
Artwork with text "Love life";
Sticker with text "BEEHIVE / COFFEE";
Sticker with text "PITTSBURGH POISON CENTER / ©CHospPgh / 1-800-222-1222";
Two stickers with text "12 / OUNCES OF BEEHIVE COFFEE"; and
One dollar bill with serial number "L65053305A".

(b)
Front of sign has handwritten blue, black, red, and green text " "Hey, I'm / workin' / here!" Please Tip! / Every / LIL' / BIT / Counts!".

(c)
Front of sign has handwritten pink and blue ink text "Tip foR / My Flea / Dip!!"

(d)
Front of yellow card has handwritten black ink text "1 TIP / = / 1 Prayer".

Back of yellow card has black printed text that is partially obscured by the rest of the sign; visible portion reads "1327 / E. Carson St. / Southside / Get a punch / with purchase / of full price coffee / 12 punches = / free 12 oz. coffee" and "UB / NE FREE".

(e)
Front has sign has handwritten text in black ink "NOT TIPPING / is NAUGHTY / And cool / is a limited / resource!"

(f)
Front of sign has black printed text "TIPS / are like HUGS / without the awkward physical contact.... / Thank you for / Tipping!"

(g)
Front of sign has black handwritten text "This drink is so good. / Is it love? Or good service... / One way to be sure. / Tip!".

Reverse of sign has black printed text showing that the pieces were cut from a sheet of paper with information for the showing of the Rocky Horror Picture Show.

(h)
Front of sign has black printed text at bottom "Far Away Eyes / Laughter, joy, and loneliness / and sex and sex and sex and sex".

Paper strips on reverse has blue printed text including "...ALYINA BELL", "...2-339-8199", "MAINTENANCE / COLLEEN MARTIN", and "TENANT RELATIONS".

(i)
Front of sign has black, green, and red handwritten text at bottom "TRiCK OR Tip!"

Coffee mug on front of sign has black printed text "BEEHIVE / COFFEE".

(j)
Front of sign has black handwritten text at top "THIS IS MY DAY JOB" and bottom "TIPS HELP ME LIVE / THE DREAM! / XOXO".

Circular sticker wrapped around the knife handle has black printed text "This brew's on... / YARDS BREW / #LOVE YARDS".

(k)
Front of sign has black printed text at top "HELLO? / Is It Tips / I'm Looking For?" and white printed text at bottom "I CAN SEE IT IN YOUR EYES, / I CAN SEE IT IN YOUR SPENDING..."

(l)
Front of sign has black printed text at top "A short person is the closest thing / you'll find to a leprechaun..." and bottom "So Tip! / And you might just get lucky!"
Marks(c)
Back of laminated card has printed black text at center "www.StellaMarrs.com / ©Stellar Marrs".
Historical NotesTip jar 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

Related institution UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

Related institution Rolling Stones

Related person Lionel Brockman Richie Jr. (born 1949)

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