Mid 20th Century El Morocco Nightclub New York Nyc Porcelain Dish Ashtray

Description

Founded in 1931, the El Morocco became one of New York's hottest nightclubs. The club's clientele included fashionable society and … more Founded in 1931, the El Morocco became one of New York's hottest nightclubs. The club's clientele included fashionable society and entertainers including Joe DiMaggio, Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor, and more!

Jaro Fabry (1912-1953): Fabry was an artist and illustrator, working primarily in Hollywood from the 1930s until his death. He was best known for his depiction of the Golden Age of Hollywood. His work appeared in The New Yorker, Collier's, and was featured on the El Morocco's menus.

Details:
-This beautiful porcelain dish is from the iconic El Morocco nightclub in New York City!
-Rare to find this lovely new dish, particularly of this shape and in original box
-Class El Morocco signed blue and white zebra stripes with a glamorous woman in fashionable gown and gloves reaching for a cocktail while a hand with a cocktail glass reaches toward her. El Morocco painted on lower right corner. Dish is white with lovely gold trim.
-Dish features art from famed artist, Jaro Fabry
-Dish reads: "El Morocco Jaro Fabry" and features a beautiful woman wearing a dress and drinking a cocktail
-Original box features the Club's iconic zebra logo and has some ware from age/storage
-The interior of the box has a zebra striped base in which the dish rests.
-Approx. Dimensions: 4.75"L x 3.5"W x 3/4"H
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