Chicken Hut, Washington D.C. 1940s Sizes:50x76cm (20x30 inch) Archival Print (Unframed) It reopened in 1998 as

It reopened in 1998 as the Hotel Allegro

the agency responsible for preserving food supplies for troops fighting in World War I

The image of the champagne sipping beauty on the cover of this menu was created by Eduardo Benito

The bar itself was implemented in the Moderne style later called Art Deco

From an original 1909 rebus by Stella Gilbert

Chicken Hut, Washington D.C. 1940s Sizes:50x76cm (20x30 inch) Archival Print (Unframed) It reopened in 1998 asThis 1940s menu cover is a marvellous example of the creativity and humor of vintage menu art. It was designed for The Chicken Hut restaurant in Washington DC. Using the motto an unusual eating place where Chicken is King the artist created a regal chicken complete with crown, ermine cape and sceptre and fawning subjects. Nor did the inventiveness end there the drinks list is chicken themed too. Theres even a chicken barman ready to serve with the