Have you been watching the new hit series Pan Am? It's on late Sunday evenings around here and I've managed to see the first two episodes. I love it. It's fairly well done in the wardrobe department. The sets look authentic. And I must say, I'd rather watch that that most of what is available on our TV these days.
I was so excited today when I found this menu postcard from Pan Am, dated 1952. It's "on Board the President, Blue Ribbon Transatlantic Flight". The President was Pan Am's first class service. I was amazed to learn that Pan Am had a relationship with Maxims where they would supply most of the first class food, flash frozen. Oh la la. And check out the wine being offered, a Chateau Gloria 1947.
What makes this so special though, is the writing on the postcard and around the menu.
Dear Doc & Alice,Landing in Karachi in about an hour. Trip ok good as can be expected with two little ones, but they were "good little ones". Can I even thank you people enough- Hope they put a stamp on this for Doc. Love Penny.
Then around the menu it reads:
Debby first looked at this and decided we were having "Lamb chops & milk for lunch.
It's all fun. I've put it up on EBAY, we'll see if it goes.
There's a fun site dedicated to Everything Pan Am. Worth a visit! At least check out the show.
Happy travels!
4 comments:
thanx for reminding me ive been interested in watching this show because its so vintage like i love the wardrobe..gotta catch the next episode!!
Love it! Am very intrigued by the show. If only the flight attendants of today - men and women - looks this glamorous. And the menus too!
Old times, beautiful days...
I remember the amazing glamour and prestige that stewardess jobs had at that time. What girl didn't want to grow up and be a stewardess?! :) This show captures that era beautifully! I agree that the costumes, hair, makeup, and sets are wonderfully authentic.
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