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Lot 099 - Vintage Sloppy Joe's Bar Havana Cuba Souvenir Photograph, Group of German Naval Sailors from S.M.S. Karlsruhe in Port, with Maracas at the Bar, 9-1/8" W x 7" H
Lot 099 - Vintage Sloppy Joe's Bar Havana Cuba Souvenir Photograph, Group of German Naval Sailors from S.M.S. Karlsruhe in Port, with Maracas at the Bar, 9-1/8" W x 7" H
A vintage souvenir photograph issued by Sloppy Joe's Bar, Havana, Cuba, mounted on a decorative card with the establishment's name and location printed in blue above and below the image within a floral border. The photograph depicts a group of men posed at the bar, the majority wearing German naval ratings' caps lettered "Kruzer Karlsruhe," consistent with sailors from the German light cruiser S.M.S. Karlsruhe during a port call. One man holds maracas and a cigar. Shelves stocked with bottles are visible in the background.
The mount shows toning and edge wear. The display stand is not included.