Summer at Tiffany
Summer at Tiffany by Marjorie Hart, published by HarperCollins on March 30, 2010, is an illustrated memoir that transports readers to New York City in 1945. The narrative follows Marjorie Jacobson and her best friend, Marty Garrett, as they embark on a summer adventure seeking positions as shopgirls. Instead, they secure jobs as pages at Tiffany & Co., marking a significant moment as the first women to work on the sales floor, all while donning iconic Tiffany-blue dresses.
In this engaging account, Marjorie reflects on her experiences during that transformative summer, where she mingled with the affluent, navigated the city’s vibrant nightlife, and celebrated pivotal moments like VJ Day in Times Square. The memoir captures the essence of youth, friendship, and the lessons learned during a time filled with excitement and change. Readers will find insights into the world of jewelry and antiques, as well as a glimpse into the social dynamics of post-war America, all presented through Marjorie’s vivid recollections. This edition spans 336 pages and is available in English.
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New York City, 1945. Marjorie Jacobson and her best friend, Marty Garrett, arrive fresh from the Kappa house at the University of Iowa hoping to find summer positions as shopgirls. Turned away from the top department stores, they miraculously find jobs as pages at Tiffany & Co., becoming the first women to ever work on the sales floor, a diamond-filled day job replete with Tiffany-blue shirtwaist dresses from Bonwit Teller’s—and the envy of all their friends.
Looking back on that magical time in her life, Marjorie takes us back to when she and Marty rubbed elbows with the rich and famous, pinched pennies to eat at the Automat, experienced nightlife at La Martinique, and danced away their weekends with dashing midshipmen. Between being dazzled by Judy Garland’s honeymoon visit to Tiffany, celebrating VJ Day in Times Square, and mingling with CafÉ society, she fell in love, learned unforgettable lessons, made important decisions that would change her future, and created the remarkable memories she now shares with all of us.
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