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Programme for Cafe Zanzibar, ca. 1945. Creator: Unknown
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Programme for Cafe Zanzibar, ca. 1945. Creator: Unknown
Home of the Stars; Program; Cafe Zanzibar, Broadway at 49th, New York. The programme a single sheet of paper, folded in half. The front features a white box, bordered by a grayscale leopard-print background. The illustration inside the white box is of a scantily clad woman seated on a rock, wearing a flowing orange skirt and feathered headdress. It is designed so that patrons could address it to a friend and have it mailed by the business. The world of entertainment, like so many other areas of life, was segregated along racial lines during this period of US history
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This print showcases a programme for Cafe Zanzibar, dating back to approximately 1945. The creator of this intriguing piece remains unknown, but its historical significance cannot be denied. Cafe Zanzibar, located on Broadway at 49th Street in New York City, was famously known as the "Home of the Stars". The programme itself is a single sheet of paper that has been folded in half. Its front cover features a striking grayscale leopard-print background surrounding a white box. Inside this box lies an illustration depicting a scantily clad woman seated on a rock, adorned with an elegant flowing orange skirt and feathered headdress. What makes this programme truly unique is its dual purpose - not only did it serve as entertainment information for patrons of Cafe Zanzibar, but it also functioned as mail correspondence. Designed ingeniously so that visitors could address it to their friends and have it mailed by the establishment itself. During the 1940s in America, racial segregation permeated various aspects of life including the world of entertainment. This unfortunate reality impacted African American performers who were often confined to venues like Cafe Zanzibar due to discriminatory practices prevalent during that era. Preserved within this heritage art piece are glimpses into an important chapter of black history in America. It serves as a reminder of both the cultural heritage and struggles faced by African Americans during this time period. Displayed proudly at the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC), this ink-on-paper souvenir program offers us insight into an extraordinary nightclub experience from decades past – where music, dance, design, and diverse talents converged under one roof.
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