Hotel Waitresses

Creator

Preview

Identifier

20052098

Description

Waitresses from the Worth and Westbrook Hotels are taking a four week course on the finer points of serving gourmet foods. The course is sponsored by the State Vocational Education Department and the University of Texas. Practicing their winning smiles, left to right, are Mrs. Lola Smith and Mrs. Ruby Purser. They were each named the most efficient waitresses at their respective hotels. Mrs. Smith, of the Westbrook Hotel, is wearing a hat, blouse, and a checkered blazer. Mrs. Purser, of the Worth Hotel, is wearing a hat and a button-up blouse with floral embroidery detailing on the collar and sleeves.

Archival Date

1941-09-02

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-1408

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

Rights

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License

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Subjects

Smith, Lola (Mrs.); Purser, Ruby (Mrs.); Worth Hotel; Westbrook Hotel; Hotels; Waitresses; Courses; Training; University of Texas; State Vocational Education Department