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Vintage tabletop advertisement
Knapp’s Good Food Restaurant
from 1954
Take a nostalgic trip down the Redwood Highway with this rare and colorful vintage tabletop advertisement from Knapp’s Good Food — a once-famous restaurant located in Garberville, California, “In the Heart of the Redwoods.”
🔍Item details:
- Item: Tabletop folded advertisement / die-cut standee
- Restaurant: Knapp’s Good Food
- Location: Garberville, California (on the Redwood Highway)
- Material: Heavy stock paperboard
- Shape: Cut-out in the shape of a coffee cup and saucer
- Era: Circa 1940s (based on artwork and business history from historical records; the restaurant closed in 1955)
- Dimensions: Approx. 5.125\" x 5.125\" when flattened
🧾Condition: This vintage advertising piece is still in very good condition overall — especially considering it’s more than 75 years old. It shows expected signs of age such as minor staining, yellowing, and edge wear. The folding structure remains intact, and it still stands up on its own.
📚Historical significance: Knapp’s Restaurant was a beloved stop for travelers and celebrities alike, including President Herbert Hoover and Clark Gable. Famous for its fried chicken, Humboldt crab, and fountain service, Knapp’s became an institution on the Redwood Highway. These cup-shaped advertisements were part of an iconic marketing campaign that extended far beyond California.
📬Shipping: Item ships securely within 1–2 business days.
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Perfect for collectors of vintage California memorabilia, Redwood Highway ephemera, roadside Americana, or advertising art.
