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ITEM SPECIFICATIONS
Pattern: Shamrock Border & Irish Crest
Brand: Blarney Castle Restaurant (Los Angeles, CA)
Type: Vintage Restaurant Menu
Style: Mid-Century Die-Cut Ephemera
Country of Origin: United States
Age: 1950s Era
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION & HISTORY
This scarce piece of Los Angeles culinary history features a unique, shield-shaped die-cut design from the historic Blarney Castle Restaurant. Celebrating its \"refounding\" in Los Angeles in 1953, the menu cover boasts a vibrant green field adorned with a stylized shamrock border, a knight\'s helm, and a central heraldic shield.
The interior offers a fascinating mid-century time capsule of LA dining, detailing classic selections ranging from a New York Cut Sirloin for $4.25 to their signature \"Steak on a Shillelagh\" for $3.95, alongside a \"Real Irish Coffee\" served in a men\'s size for $1.00. The physical item measures approximately 6 inches in height and has a nominal weight of under 1 ounce (approx. 0.06 lbs / 28 grams). A wonderful acquisition for collectors of mid-century restaurant ephemera, Southern California history, or Irish-themed memorabilia.
TheBlarney Castlerestaurant (which operated from the 1950s until 1974 at 623 S. Western Avenue in Los Angeles) was famously owned byRudy Cleye, the legendary local racing figure who was instrumental in the development of the historic Riverside International Raceway.Because it was an absolute hotspot for the 1950s and 1960s Los Angeles road-racing scene, this isn\'t just an old steakhouse menu and a cross-category holy grail for Southern California automotive history buffs and vintage sports car racing collectors alike.
SHIPPING, INSURANCE & SECURITY
To ensure the safe arrival of your investment, all items are shipped viaUSPS Priority Mail. The$15.00 flat feeincludes:
- Professional archival-grade packing.
- Full Supplemental Insurancefor the purchase price.
- Handling time is5 business daysfor careful preparation.
RETURN POLICY
14 days returns. Buyer pays for return shipping. If you use an shipping label, it will be deducted from your refund amount. See details for more information about returns.The item must be returned in its original, unaltered condition as shown in the listing images.
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