The Savoy, London, New Year’s Eve 1921 - Edmund Dulac Speaking of food only three members of the

only three members of the kitchen – out of 22 in total – were foreign

The town inspired several of Twain’s fictional settings

with it having the monopoly for French routes to the region (and France’s colonial possession in Indochina – now Vietnam

bathrooms in most of the lavishly furnished rooms

when soda fountains replaced bars in the hotels

The Savoy, London, New Year’s Eve 1921 - Edmund Dulac Speaking of food only three members of theThis stunning Savoy menu was designed by Edmund Dulac (1882 1953). Born in France, he became a naturalised British citizen, and one of the foremost illustrators of the early 20th century. His credits include books including Jane Eyre and The Arabian Nights, magazines such as Pall Mall, stamps and bank notes. He often used his partner, the writer Helen Beauclerk, as a model for his work and we think this is the case for this menu. The Savoy Hotel was