RMS Queen Mary Vintage Menu Collection
Vintage menus for the RMS Queen Mary in the GG Archives collection represent the souvenir breakfast, luncheon, dinner, daily, private party, special occasion, and specialty menus provided to the passengers during their voyage. Many of these souvenir menus have disappeared over the years.
1936-06-08 RMS Queen Mary Kosher Dinner Menu
Strictly Kosher Dinner Bill of Fare from Monday, 8 June 1936 onboard the RMS Queen Mary, featured Boiled Fresh Salmon, Fried Haddock and Corn on the Cob.
One of the Paintings by Kenneth Shoesmith, R.I. Hung in the Tourist Writing Room Adorns the Front Cover.
1937-08-08 RMS Queen Mary Farewell Dinner Menu
Vintage Farewell Dinner Menu Card from 8 August 1937 on board the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line featured Fillets of Sole Chesterfield, Chicken Halibut, Sauce Victoria, and Régence Pudding for dessert.
1938-07-03 RMS Queeen Mary Kosher Luncheon Menu
Vintage Kosher Luncheon Menu From Sunday, 3 July 1938 Onboard the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line Featured Baked Haddock and Lemon Persille, Steamed Vienna Sausages and Sauerkraut, and Compote of Fruit for Dessert.
1940-12-26 RMS Queen Mary Luncheon Menu
Vintage Luncheon Menu from 26 December 1940 on board the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line featured Broiled Haddock, Sauce Robert, Beefsteak and Kidney Pie, and Sago Custard Pudding for dessert. This Menu was prepared for "Officers".
1947-12-23 RMS Queen Mary Luncheon Menu
This post war Christmas Season Menu was likely viewed by the many British war brides that made the voyage after the war to their new home and life in America.
Menu featured Potage St. Germain, Grilled Fresh Herrings with Mustard Sauce, Tenderloin Hamburger Steak with Garmi Saratoga Potatoes and Compote de Fruits.
1951-05-12 RMS Queen Mary Dinner Menu
Vintage Dinner Menu from Saturday, 12 May 1951 on board the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard White Star Line featured Supreme of Halibut, Cardinal, Medaillon of Veal, Milanaise, and Plum Pudding, Rum Sauce for dessert.
On the Cover: The late Sir Alfred Gilbert designed the famous statue of Eros in Piccadilly, R.A. It was removed and stored for safety during World War II and restored to its site on 28 June 1947.
1952-06-12 RMS Queen Mary Luncheon Menu
Vintage Luncheon Menu from 12 June 1952 on board the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line featured Savory Lamb and Vegetable Stew, Baked Pork and Boston Beans, and Rice Custard Pudding for dessert.
1952-06-15 RMS Queen Mary Luncheon Menu
Vintage Luncheon Menu from 15 June 1952 on board the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line featured Roast Loin of Pork, Savory and Apple Sauce, Filets of Haddock, Mornay, and Blueberry Pie for dessert.
1952-06-16 RMS Queen Mary Breakfast Menu Card
1952 Breakfast Bill of Fare Card from the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line offered standard American breakfast fare and treasures like Sauté of Kidney and Finnan Haddie in Milk.
1952-06-19 RMS Queen Mary Dinner Menu
Vintage Dinner Menu from Thursday, 19 June 1952 on board the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard White Star Line featured Suprême of Turbot, Véronique, Pigeon en Cocotte, Polonaise, and Pineapple Soufflé for dessert.
1952-08-11 RMS Queen Mary Farewell Dinner Menu
Vintage Farewell Dinner Menu from 11 August 1952 on board the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line featured Baked Bradenham Ham, Florentine, Roast Stuffed Turkey, Cranberry Sauce, and Orange Pudding for dessert.
This Menu included "Yearbook" style autographs and well wishies from fellow passengers.
1952-08-12 RMS Queen Mary Luncheon Menu
Vintage Luncheon Menu from 12 August 1952 on board the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line featured Grilled Fillet of Cod, Herb Butter, Lamb Chop and Saratogas, and Macédoine of Fruit for dessert.
1953-03-15 RMS Queen Mary Dinner Menu
Vintage Dinner Menu from Sunday, 15 March 1953 on board the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line featured Sirloin Steak, Sauce Choron, Ham Slice, Glazed Pineapple, and Soufflé Printanier for dessert.
1953-03-28 RMS Queen Mary Dinner Menu
Vintage Dinner Menu from Saturday, 28 March 1953 on board the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line featured Poached Turbot. Sauce Riche, Braised Calf's Sweetbreads, St. Cloud, and Charlotte Russe for dessert.
1953-03-29 RMS Queen Mary Luncheon Menu
Vintage Luncheon Menu from 29 March 1953 on board the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line featured Fillet of Whiting, Orly, Frankfurter Sausage and Sauerkraut, and Lemon Chiffon Pie for dessert.
1953-03-29 RMS Queen Mary Dinner Menu
Vintage Dinner Menu from Sunday, 29 March 1953 on board the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line featured Poached Fillet of Plaice, Sauce Vin Blanc, Veal and Ham Croquettes. Périgourdine, and Almond Sponge Pudding for dessert.
1953-03-30 RMS Queen Mary Luncheon Menu
Vintage Luncheon Menu from 30 March 1953 on board the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line featured Roast Stuffed Shoulder of Veal, Portugaise, Braised Ox Tail with Vegetables, and Blueberry and Apple Pie for dessert.
1953-03-30 RMS Queen Mary Dinner Menu
Vintage Dinner Menu from Monday, 30 March 1953 on board the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line featured Fried Fillet of Flounder and Lemon, Calf's Head, Vinaigrette, and Peach Shortcake for dessert.
1953-03-31 RMS Queen Mary Breakfast Menu Card
Vintage Breakfast Bill of Fare Card from Tuesday, 31 March 1953 on board the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line featured Scotch Minced Collops, Buckwheat and Griddle Cakes, and Fried, Turned, and Poached Eggs.
1953-03-31 RMS Queen Mary Luncheon Menu
Vintage Luncheon Menu from 31 March 1953 on board the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line featured Boiled Flat Ribs of Beef, Française, Filets of Cod, Grenobloise, and Cherry Flan for dessert.
1953-04-01 RMS Queen Mary Farewell Dinner Menu
Vintage Farewell Dinner Menu from 1 April 1953 on board the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line featured Suprême of Turbot, Arlequin, Velouté Agnès Sorel, and Peach Melba for dessert.
A page of autographs from fellow passengers was included.
1953-04-02 RMS Queen Mary Breakfast Menu Card
Vintage Breakfast Bill of Fare Card from 2 April 1953 featured Finnam Haddie in Milk, Broiled Breakfast Bacon and Chipped Beef in Cream, and Buckwheat and Griddle Cakes.
1953-04-02 RMS Queen Mary Luncheon Menu
Vintage Luncheon Menu from 2 April 1953 on board the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line featured Fillet of Lemon Sole, Meunière, Corned Round and Brisket of Beef with Dumplings, and Rice Custard Pudding for dessert.
1953-06-11 RMS Queen Mary Luncheon Menu
Vintage Luncheon Menu from 11 June 1953 on board the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line featured Spaghetti al Sugo, Grilled Cod, Maître d’Hôtel, and Ice Cream and Wafers for dessert.
Our collection contains a sampling of menus initially produced and printed by the steamship lines. They are often used to illustrate family history books for immigrants from this time.
