Irene’s SS Bremen Souvenir
Irene kept many little mementos.. This particular one is from a cruise. This scan is the front and back image of the beautiful menu from the evening of February 11th of 1931. Irene’s name (Irene Jones) is printed on the left side of the menu and the evening’s courses are on the right. Oh, and what a dinner this was! Malosso Caviare (Russian Caviar) Green Turtle Soup Brook Trout Meuniere Asparagus Hollandaise Roast Pheasant Mashed Apples Current Jelly Fruit, Cheese Demitasse I researched info about the Bremen ocean liner and included this photo of the ship that I downloaded from it’s Wikipedia page. Coincidentally, the photo was taken January 1931, just weeks before Irene’s voyage on that very boat. Click on the images to see the larger...
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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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