La Marimba Club, San Francisco 1930s Sizes:A1 (594x840mm) Archival Print (Unframed) standing on a crate of

standing on a crate of vegetables

all part of the romance of being at sea

Elmer Dyer’s two sons purchased the restaurant from him

This 1942 celadon green menu proclaims its food is "Prepared the Same Way as in Canton" and also politely tells patrons

A lavishly moustachioed barman is serving a bottle of champagne to two men

La Marimba Club, San Francisco 1930s Sizes:A1 (594x840mm) Archival Print (Unframed) standing on a crate ofThis humorous vintage menu illustration showing a Saguaro cactus swaying to the catchy music of marimba dates from 1930s San Francisco. It came from La Marimba Club, a restaurant and nightclub that featured Latin American floor shows. The entertainment was provided by the Hurtado Brothers, who called themselves the Kings of Rhythm, Led by Guatemalan born Celso Hurtado, this mini orchestra played their percussive instruments to great acclaim, securing