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Dispenser, Food Service

Object number2019.18.26 a-c

OriginKorea

MediumFiberglas(s?); Fabric; Wood; Metal; Stainless steel; Paint

Credit LineGift of Steve Zumoff

DescriptionDrink stirrer holder in the form of a mannequin head, stainless steel cup, and wooden drink stirrers. Mannequin head that forms the base for the drink stirrer holder. Yellow painted hollow fiberglass(?) head mounted on a circular red painted wooden base; head has fibrous element to the construction. Head has painted black dotted lines overall and black, blue, and red features; black text painted on forehead. Head is tilted slightly to the proper left. Underside is unpainted. Circular opening on top of head for cup to insert into. Stainless steel cup. Cylindrical cup flares outward toward top. Base is applied and overlaps the bottom of the cup body. Cup inserts into hole in top of mannequin head and holds drink stirrers. Drink stirrers. Numerous wooden drink stirrers. Each stirrer is long, flat rectangle of light brown wood. Stirrers are held within the cup.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth (a-c together): 14.75 x 7.25 x 8.5 in. (37.5 x 18.4 x 21.6 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (a): 11 x 7.25 x 8.5 in. (27.9 x 18.4 x 21.6 cm)
Height x Diameter (b): 4.063 x 3.25 in. (10.3 x 8.3 cm)
Length x Width x Depth (c - all together): 5.438 x 4 x 1.5 in. (13.8 x 10.2 x 3.8 cm)
Length x Width x Depth (c - individually): 5.438 x 0.188 x 0.063 in. (13.8 x 0.5 x 0.2 cm)
Inscriptions(a)
Black painted text on forehead "WHAT R U / STIRRIN / AT?".
Marks(b)
Underside has engraved text at center "CAPCO / 18-8 STAINLESS STEEL / KOREA".
Historical NotesDrink stirrer holder 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 person Steve Zumoff

Related institution Beehive Coffeehouse and Dessertery (1991 - 2018)

Related person Scott Kramer

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