Swizzle Stick Drink Stirrer, Stanton's Des Moines, Yellow Lady in Top Hat, Vintage 1960s

A 1960s swizzle stick from Stanton's in Des Moines, Iowa — remembering a 6th Avenue establishment lost to history.

• Venue: Stanton's, 1719 6th Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa
• Materials: Hard plastic, yellow
• Origin: USA
• Era: 1960s
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition. No issues noted. Please review all photos before purchasing, as all sales are final.

Part of the same Lady in Top Hat series as the Continental Plaza Chicago stick, this bright yellow swizzle reads "STANTON'S 1719 - 6th Ave. Des Moines, IA" in a bold font.

A lovely find for the swizzle stick collector, the Des Moines enthusiast, or anyone fascinated by the small traces left behind by vanished places.

Stanton's on 6th Avenue in Des Moines is lost to history — we could find no surviving record of the establishment, which makes this piece a genuine mystery as much as a genuine collectible. If you know anything about Stanton's on 6th Ave, we'd love to hear it.

See the companion Continental Plaza Chicago piece and other rare hotel swizzle sticks in our collection.