Irene at Bullocks Wilshire

I came across a new post this morning, from Lindsay at iamnotastalker.com about the Bullocks Wilshire department store and it’s wonderful history. Among many very interesting facts about this building, it’s design and uses in several major films; Lindsay also mentions Irene’s work there in the Ladies Custom Salon which catered to a wealthy clientele and Hollywood stars. In the article is also mention of Cedric Gibbons, who played a role in the design of the building… in the relief located above the department store’s Wilshire Boulevard entrance. Cedric was MGM’s art director and designer of the “Oscar” statue. His writer, brother Elliot Gibbons, is who Irene Lentz would later...