Irene building her Malibu beach home
I would like to see what this home looks like today.. My mother remembers staying here for mini-vacations. Unfortunately, she recalls that she could never sleep well because the waves were so noisy. I love the sound of the ocean. Apparently Irene did too. She loved the beach and had always wanted a beach home. Hope you enjoyed the photos. Clicking on them will show you a larger view by the way. Have a great day!
Read MoreTourmaline Beaded Evening Gown, Irene, 1950
The tourmaline beaded evening gown was shown at Irene’s 1950 Fall collection and photographed at Irene, Inc. showroom
Read MoreBaker MT ca. 1930s
Baker MT later when the roads were paved and even motor cars, instead of horses were used as a form of transport! There is even a movie theatre, probably showing “talkies,” quite unlike the silent films Irene saw in Baker as a kid.
Read MoreMain St. Baker MT ca. 1910
A photo of Baker’s Main St. around 1910 shows it when Irene first moved there with her family. To the left are the town’s saloons catering to the “unattached” ranch hands, cowpokes and farmers. On the right, the two-story building is the Lentzes’ general store, selling a variety of merchandise. Upstairs were rented rooms. The trolley in the photo is fake. The streets are still unpaved and muddy and the scene could very well serve as a set for a western movie.
Read MoreBird’s Eye View of Baker, MT, ca. 1917
Here’s a vintage photo, about 1917, of Baker, MT. The little pioneer town had gown by this time as more people moved there to ranch, farm and work on the newly found gas resources. It was still unpaved, but the houses reflected those found all over the U.S. at this time, because many newcomers to Baker came from Iowa, The Dakotas, Wisconsin and Minnesota. Many of its residents still spoke Norwegian, German, Russian, Swedish and Chinese. The town was a real American melting pot. But the streets were muddy and mostly unpaved. Electricity was still a novel thing in Irene’s day; it’s a wonder how she was able to see to sew all those clothes that she wore to school. But her mom, Karlyn’s greatgrandmother, Maude, was a very strong...
Read MoreAbout Irene
Irene is my grand-aunt, and admired for her work in women's fashion and Hollywood costume design. Her talent as a successful clothing designer in Los Angeles led to her long career as a costume designer for many great films in Hollywood.. until her sudden death in 1962. I hope you enjoy your visit.. ~ Karlyn
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