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Vintage 1930s Rialto Restaurant Business Card — Greenwich Village, NYC (5¢ Beer Advertising)
Up for sale is a rare original vintage trade/business card for the Rialto Restaurant, located on Sullivan Street, Greenwich Village, New York City.
This card is a fantastic piece of Depression-era NYC tavern and bar history. It features classic graphics including a beer mug illustration alongside bold advertising for "We Sell The Largest Glass of Beer In Town 5c" and "Choice of Wines". Proprietors are listed as A. Gibilaro and A. Tarangelo.
Key Features & Details:
Front Advertising: Graphic beer stein image promoting 5-cent draft beers in Greenwich Village.
Handwritten Back: Reverse side includes handwritten period notes reading "Madonna House Benefit Shop / Queensboro Public Market" with the exchange prefix phone number ELdorado 5-4794.
Condition:
Notable Damage: Card has paper loss/a missing piece at the top-left edge. This cuts off the initial letter "R" in "Rialto" and part of "Sullivan".
General Wear: Shows light creasing, age-toning, and minor corner wear.
Please inspect all high-resolution photos carefully to evaluate condition before purchase.
