Summer at Tiffany
Summer at Tiffany by Marjorie Hart, published by Harper Collins on April 3, 2007, is a 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, where they experience a world filled with luxury and excitement.
In this edition, Hart recounts her experiences of mingling with the rich and famous, navigating the vibrant nightlife, and celebrating pivotal moments like VJ Day in Times Square. The memoir captures the essence of a transformative summer, highlighting the friendships, lessons learned, and the unforgettable memories created during this unique period. Readers will find insights into the world of antiques, collectibles, and jewelry, as well as a glimpse into the social dynamics of post-war America. With 272 pages, this book offers a nostalgic look back at a remarkable chapter in the author’s life.
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Do you remember the best summer of your life?
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.
Hart takes us back to the magical time 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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