Martini Olive Detail from Mark Twain Hotel, Hannibal MO, 1950s 1936 included the Ruso Negro

included the Ruso Negro

this bar and restaurant would have many tales to tell

this group grew in such large numbers that their turf became known as Sydney Town

their temporary home

Martini Olive Detail from Mark Twain Hotel, Hannibal MO, 1950s 1936 included the Ruso NegroThis flirty olive with eyelashes, about to take a dip into a chilled martini, is a witty example of vintage menu art. We found this great image in a 1950s menu for the Mark Twain Hotel in Hannibal, Missouri. It was pasted inside, close to a section of the menu that offered complete dinners from cocktail to dessert for up to $3. 10 Who could resist this olive gal? Shes a great example of mid century modern art. Samuel Clemens, otherwise known as the