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Bernstein's Fish Grotto (San Francisco, Calif.), creator, creator.Creator/Contributor:
Moranz, John, 1902-, artist.Abstract:
Ephemera pertaining to San Francisco seafood restaurant Bernstein's Fish Grotto: six printed matchbooks illustrated with images
of seafood and the restaurant's ship hull exterior; and one postcard flier illustrated with similar imagery. Also includes
a large-format original drawing (shelved in C folder) perhaps executed to be reproduced as an advertisement, depicting the
restaurant's founder Maurice Bernstein and various scenes interpreting the restaurateur's biography and establishment, drawn
by noted portrait artist John "Jack" Moranz.
Date:
1925 (issued)Subject:
n-us-caBernstein, Maurice -- Portraits
Bernstein's Fish Grotto (San Francisco, Calif.) -- Pictorial works
Seafood -- California -- San Francisco -- Pictorial works
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Title devised by cataloger.
Signature of artist of drawing: "Jack Moranz 1930".
Bernstein's Fish Grotto ephemera, BANC PIC 2023.070, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.
Purchase from Barry Ruderman Antique Maps ; 2022.
Maurice Bernstein established his San Francisco restaurant, Bernstein's Fish Grotto, in 1912 at 123 Powell Street, near the
cable car turnaround, after having been successful running a small stall in Oakland. His restaurant was best known for its
entrance -- a ship's prow extending over the sidewalk. It was a faithful imitation, in size and detail, of Christopher Columbus's
ship, the Nina. The interior also contained marine gear, tackle, and a gangway. The family ceased running the restaurant in
1982.
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graphicEphemera.
Drawings.
Postcards.
Physical Description:
drawing
print
8 items in 2 folders : matchbooks, postcard and drawing ; sheets various sizes
Language:
English