Sign, Instructional
Object number2019.18.33
MediumPaper; Ink; Plastic; Adhesive tape
Credit LineGift of Steve Zumoff
DescriptionRectangular laminated paper instructional sign. Rectangular white paper with two color photographic images of wrapped Goo Balls; viewer's right photo is surmounted by a red "X"; black printed text above and below photos. Paper is laminated with clear plastic. Reverse is undecorated, but has a square of duct tape at viewer's right center.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 5.938 x 9 x 0.031 in. (15.1 x 22.9 x 0.1 cm)InscriptionsFront has black printed text at top "how to properly wrap / GOO BALLS" and below viewer's left photo "CORRECTLY WRAPPED: / ONE LAYER OF PLASTIC WRAP / ABLE TO SEE THROUGH" and below viewer's right photo "INCORRECTLY WRAPPED: / LAYERS OF PLASTIC WRAP / CAN'T SEE THROUGH".
Historical NotesGoo Ball instructional sign 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
On View
Not on view
Stella Marrs
Nat Youngblood
