"El Morocco" Club Zebra c1950s Glass Ashtray (SOLD) Cricket

"El Morocco" Club Zebra c1950s Glass Ashtray (SOLD) CricketExcellent Condition Sz: 4 1 2"D El Morocco, sometimes nicknamed Elmo or Elmer, was a 20th century nightclub in the Manhattan borough of New York City. It was frequented by the rich and famous from the 1930s until the decline of caf society in the late 1950s. It was known for its blue zebra stripe motif, designed by Vernon MacFarlane, and its official photographer, Jerome Zerbe.

*bottom center Bakelite clasp cracked*

Palais Galliera (Paris)

having just opened that day it is the only place that will give him credit

A very pleasing copy of this classic cocktail book

front cover board slightly weakened from spine

7 3/8" x 5 1/2

is based on the abstract notion of motion

Arthur Pearson Ltd

Leatherette sheath casing w/ green-stitch trim

and red colored enamel circles representing graduated spirits measurements engraved on the base of the jigger

All leaves printed on handmade paper with deckled edges

the day-to-day life of the house and of the servants and friends who did so much to create the atmosphere