H84.115.1

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Artwork. Description: Oil on canvas painting by Kaffe Fassett, 1963. Shows the interior of the Old Spaghetti Factory Restaurant, owned by Fred Kuh. The painting is 48" x 48" on its stretcher; with frame it comes to 50" x 50". The frame is a simple wooden one, painted black with gold stripes. With the exception of superficial soil, the condition of both painting and frame is quite good. Condition 2. Dimensions: 50" x 50" (in frame). History: See donor file and lender file. (per VIS station, 5/92) The Old Spaghetti Factory was a popular Beat and bohemian hangout in San Francisco. Owner Fred Kuh purchased the painting in exchange for free meals for the artist, for the rest of his life. (Jean Kanstein, 5/92) Kaffe Fassett is the author of several books on needlepoint and sweater design. He also has had an exhibit at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. He said "My mission in life is to cure women of dye lot angst." From the History Information Station: Object: Kaffe Fasset, Interior of the Old Spaghetti Factory, 1963. Oil on canvas. History: The Old Spaghetti Factory was a popular Beat and bohemian hangout in San Francisco. Owner Fred Kuh purchased the painting in exchange for free meals for the artist, for the rest of his life.