R.F.O. WEALTH ADVICE

9 This precious assemblage does not just provide a glimpse into the upper echelon of nineteenth and twentieth century society, it also exemplifies the reality of daily life and societal values. Menus from Italy’s popular trattorias and bars best reflect their respective time periods. Train, cruise ship and airplane menus attest to the increased role of travel and its allure for all social classes. One only needs to browse through the collection to witness the transformation of travel from a rarified luxury into a reality. There are also expository pieces of evidence concerning the role of graphics. Menus fromMilan’s Savini Restaurant in the 1950s and 1960s boast of a eighteenth century inspired drawing of the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele by the celebrated artist Vittorio Accornero de Testa. Menus printed on paper by Chocolat Suchard are a testament to both the art and publicity of their era. The menu collection, above all, illustrates that the culinary culture has gone side by side with the history of humanity, evolution, societal change, alimentary habits, customs and health effects. The digital archivization of the collection guarantees possibilities that, over time, allow for an ideal and adapt study and conservation of information in digital format.