Dinner Menus - Steamships and Ocean Liners

 

The Elegant dinner Menus from the great ocean liners often included ornate and graphically sophisticated Menu covers that are adored and coveted by collectors and enthusiasts today.

A wealth of ideas for Menus come from the many steamships and ocean liners that plied the ocean from the late 1800s through the mid-1950s. Discover the beauty in these extraordinary examples of dinner Menus that are part of the GG Archives Maritime Collection.

The Farewell Dinner or "Captain's Dinner" was a grand affair indeed! A sumptuous dinner with all the delicacies of the season on hand. The elegance of the dinner was enhanced by a wide array of liquors and wine. This would be the last dinner on board the ocean liner before the end of the voyage.

 

Front Cover of a Vintage Dinner Menu from Saturday, 26 May 1900 on board the SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Gross of the Norddeutscher Lloyd.

1900-05-26 SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Gross Dinner Menu

Vintage Dinner Menu from Saturday, 26 May 1900 on board the SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Gross of the Norddeutscher Lloyd featured Codfish au Gratin à la Mornay, Glazed Tongue with Mushrooms, and Soufflé of Chocolate for dessert.

 

Menu Card - Dinner Menu, Cunard Line RMS Ivernia 30 June 1902

1902-06-30 RMS Ivernia Dinner Menu Card

Vintage Dinner Menu Card from Monday, 30 June 1902 on board the RMS Ivernia of the Cunard Line featured Beef Steak & Oyster Pie, Roast Pork – Stuffing -- Apple Sauce, and Sago Pudding for dessert. Reverse Side of Dinner Menu contains a Wine, Liqeur and Spirits Menu.

 

Front Cover, SS Pretoria Dinner Menu - 26 May 1905

1905-05-26 SS Pretoria Dinner Menu

Vintage Dinner Menu from Friday, 26 May 1905 on board the SS Pretoria of the Hamburg America Line featured Striped Bass à la Meunière, Saddle of Veal, Wax Beans, and Mixed Ice Cream for dessert. The Menu, printed in English and German, included a Concert Program.

 

SS Minneapolis Dinner Menu Card - 25 November 1905

1905-11-25 SS Minneapolis Dinner Menu Card

Vintage Dinner Menu Card from 25 November 1905 on board the SS Minneapolis of the Atlantic Transport Line featured Prime Roast Ribs of Beef, Horseradish Sauce, Fore-quarter of Lamb, Mint Sauce, and Empress Pudding for dessert.

 

Cover of a Vintage Dinner Menu from 13 October 1906 on Board the SS la Touraine of the CGT French Line.

1906-10-13 SS La Touraine Dinner Menu

Vintage Dinner Menu from 13 October 1906 on Board the SS la Touraine of the CGT French Line Featured Vol-Au-Vent Veal, Pheasant with Truffles, and Dragées Pralines Confitures for Dessert.

 

Front Cover of a Vintage Dinner Menu from OptionalDay, 10 November 1906 on board the SS La Touraine of the CGT French Line

1906-11-10 SS La Touraine Dinner Menu

Vintage Dinner Menu from 10 November 1906 on board the SS La Touraine of the CGT French Line featured Salmis of Partridge, Roast Fillet of Beef, and Glace Plombière for Dessert.

 

Front Cover of a Vintage Dinner Menu from 16 March 1907 on board the SS La Touraine of the CGT French Line

1907-03-16 SS La Touraine Dinner Menu

Vintage Dinner Menu from 16 March 1907 on board the SS La Touraine of the CGT French Line featured Sweet Bread Veal Renaissance, Fillet of Beef Pique, and Dragées Pralines Fondants Confitures for Dessert.

 

Front Cover, SS La Lorraine Farewell Dinner Menu - 26 April 1907

1907-04-26 SS La Lorraine Farwell Dinner Menu

Vintage Farewell Dinner Menu from 26 April 1907 on board the S.S La Lorraine of the CGT French Line featured Roast Fillet of Beef, Vol-au-vent Toulousaine, and Nougat Monté for dessert.

 

Front Cover, SS Noordam Dinner Menu - 20 June 1907

1907-06-20 SS Noordam Dinner Menu

Exquisite Vintage dinner Menu from Thursday, 20 June 1907 on board the SS Noordam of the Holland-America Line featured Filet of Beef à la Nivernais, Veal Sweetbreads with Mushrooms, and Towering Dessert Piece with Nougats. The Noordam served the Rotterdam to New York Transatlantic route. In French with English Translation.

 

Vintage Dinner Menu Card from 14 July 1907 on board the SS Kroonland of the Line featured Prime Ribs Beef, Stuffed Green Peppers, Glazed Ham, Madere with Epinards à la Crème, and Soufflé of Apples for dessert.

1907-07-14 SS Kroonland Dinner Menu Card

Vintage Dinner Menu Card from 14 July 1907 on Board the SS Kroonland of the Line featured Prime Ribs Beef, Stuffed Green Peppers, Glazed Ham, Madere with Epinards à la Crème, and Soufflé of Apples for Dessert.

 

Front Cover of a Vintage Dinner Menu from Monday, 14 March 1910 on board the SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse of the Norddeutscher Lloyd.

1910-03-14 SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse Dinner Menu

Vintage Dinner Menu from Monday, 14 March 1910 on board the SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse of the Norddeutscher Lloyd featured Boiled Turbot, Sauce Genevoise and Butter; Tournedos à la Chéror; and Soufflé Nelusko for dessert.

 

Menu Card from the Anchor Line TSS Caledonia Second Cabin Dinner Menu, 1910

1910-06-09 SS Caledonia Dinner Menu Card

Vintage Second Cabin Dinner Menu Card from 9 June 1910 on board the TSS Caledonia of the Anchor Line featured Boiled Halibut, Hollandaise Sauce, Roast Sirloin of Beef, Baked Potatoes, and Plum Pudding, Brandy Sauce for dessert.

 

Artistic Front Cover Showing the SS Hamburg and Mühlmeister & Johler, Hamburg on This Vintage Dinner Menu From Sunday, 31 July 1910 on the SS Hamburg of the Hamburg-America Line

1910-07-31 SS Hamburg Dinner Menu

Artistic Front Cover Showing the SS Hamburg and Mühlmeister & Johler, Hamburg on This Vintage Dinner Menu From Sunday, 31 July 1910 on the SS Hamburg of the Hamburg-America Line.

 

Front Cover, SS Oscar II Dinner Menu - 16 May 1912

1912-05-16 SS Oscar II Dinner Menu

Vintage Dinner Menu from Thursday, 16 May 1912 on board the SS Oscar II of the Scandinavian-American Line featured Roast Duck with Potatoes, Soup of Asparagus, and Cream Cake for dessert. Menu printed in Danish and English.

 

SS Scandinavian Dinner Menu Card 20 July 1912

1912-07-20 SS Scandinavian Dinner Menu

Rare Vintage Dinner Menu Card from Saturday, 20 July 1912 on board the TSS Scandinavian of the Allan Line featured Baked Cod - Butter Sauce, Roast Sirloin Of Beef - Horseradish, and Plum Pudding - Brandy Sauce for dessert.

 

Front Cover of a Vintage Dinner Menu Card from Saturday, 13 September 1913, on board the RMS Lusitania of the Cunard Line.

1913-09-13 RMS Lusitania Dinner Menu Card

Dinner Menu Card from Saturday, 13 September 1913, on board the RMS Lusitania of the Cunard Line featured Saute of Chicken, Marengo, Croquettes of Lamb, and Ice Cream, Wafers for Dessert.

 

Menu Card - Dinner Menu RMS Laconia 8 September 1914

1914-09-08 RMS Laconia Dinner Menu Card

This is a dinner Menu card from the steamship Laconia on a Westbound voyage from Liverpool to Boston, arriving in Boston on 8 September 1914. Although not specifically stated, this would have been the Farewell Dinner.

 

Front Cover, Dinner Menu, Medical Personnel on the SS Red Cross of the Hamburg-America Line, Wednesday, 23 September 1914.

1914-09-23 SS Red Cross Dinner Menu

Vintage Dinner Menu from 23 September 1914 on board the SS Red Cross of the Hamburg-America Line featured Boiled Salmon, Roast Sirloin of Beef au Jus, and Ice Cream for dessert.

 

Menu Card, White Star Line RMS Celtic - 1919

1919-07-06 RMS Celtic Dinner Menu Card

Vintage Dinner Menu Card from 6 July 1919 on board the RMS Celtic of the White Star Line featured a limited Menu including Potage Brunoise, Boiled Salmon-Cucumber Hollandaise, and Brandy & Hard Sauce for dessert. The reverse side contained handwritten notaions from the passenger.

 

Front Cover, SS Stavangerfjord Third Class Farewell Dinner Menu from the 1920s.

1920s - SS Stavangerfjord Farewell Dinner Menu

Vintage Third Class Dinner Menu Card from the 1920s onboard the SS Stavangerfjord of the Norwegian-American Line featured Fried Halibut with brm. Butter, Roast Leg of Reindeer with Cream Sauce, and Coupe Africaaine for dessert. The backside featured autographs of fellow passengers.

 

inner Menu, Scandinavian American Line SS Frederik VIII, 1920, Second Cabin

1920-08-08 SS Frederik VIII Dinner Menu Card

Vintage Second Cabin Dinner Menu Card from Sunday, 8 August 1920 on board the SS Frederik VIII of the Scandinavian-American Line featured Frankfurter with German Potato Salad, French Marinated Beef Dish (Carbonnade de Boeuf), and Smoked Ham. A Danish Menu that emphasizes meat and cheeses to make open faced Danish sandwiches that are very common throughout Denmark and especially Copenhagen.

 

Front Cover, Dinner Menu Card, PLClass Class on the TSS Assyria of the Anchor Line, 23 October 1921.

1921-10-23 TSS Assyria Dinner Menu Card

Vintage Dinner Menu Card from 23 October 1921 on board the TSS Assyria of the Anchor Line featured Boiled Salmon - Cardinal Sauce, Chicken à la Marengo - Forced Portuguese Onions, and Plum Pudding - Brandy Sauce for dessert.

 

Front Cover - SS President Monroe Captains Farewell Dinner Menu 10 August 1922

1922-08-10 SS President Monroe Captain's Farewell Dinner Menu

Vintage Captain's Farewell Dinner Menu from 10 August 1922 on board the SS President Monroe of the United States Lines featured Poached Halibot, Normandie, Lamb Cutlets, Dartois, and Glacé au Chocolat for dessert. A list of chief officers for this voyage was included.

 

Menu Cover, Dinner Menu and Music Program, RMS Ryndam, Holland-America, 1922

1922-10-11 SS Ryndam Dinner Menu

Ornate Vintage Dinner Menu from Wednesday, 11 October 1922 on board the SS Ryndam of the Holland-America Line featured Salmon slices à la butler Apples Natural, Beef tongue braised à la Choisy, and Suchard Cake for dessert. The Menu, written in French, has been translated to English. A Music Program was included with this Menu.

 

Front Cover, SS Hellig Olav Dinner Menu - 25 June 1923

1923-06-25 SS Hellig Olav Dinner Menu

Vintage Cabin Class Dinner Menu from Monday, 25 June 1923 on board the SS Hellig Olav of the Scandinavian-American Line featured Boiled Striped Bass with creamed Horseradish, Roast Loin of Veal Cauliflower à la hollandaise, and Ruben Steiner Cake for dessert. A Music Program was included with the Menu.

 

Front Cover, SS President Arthur Dinner Menu - 19 October 1923

1923-10-19 SS President Arthur Dinner Menu

Vintage Dinner Menu from Friday, 19 October 1923 on board the SS President Arthur of the United States Lines featured Boiled Beef Tongue à la Florentine, Roast Fresh Ham, Hollandaise, and Isabella Cake for dessert. The Menu, published in English and German, included a Concert Program.

 

Front Cover, SS President Arthur Dinner Menu - 21 October 1923

1923-10-21 SS President Arthur Dinner Menu

Vintage Dinner Menu from Sunday, 21 October 1923 featured Calf’s Head en Tortue, Roast Loin Pork Paysanne, and Sponge Cake for dessert. The Menu, published in English and German, included a Concert Program.

 

Front Cover, SS President Arthur Dinner Menu - 22 October 1923

1923-10-22 SS President Arthur Dinner Menu

Vintage Dinner Menu from Monday, 22 October 1923 featured Patties à la Reine, Fried Lamb Tongue Tomato Sauce, and Jelly Rolls for dessert. The Menu, published in English and German, included a Concert Program.

 

Front Cover, SS President Arthur Dinner Menu - 23 October 1923

1923-10-23 SS President Arthur Dinner Menu

Vintage Dinner Menu from Tuesday, 23 October 1923 featured Tripe à la Viennoise, Roast Surrey Capon, Bread Sauce, and Richelieu Cake for dessert. The Menu, published in English and German, included a Concert Program.

 

Front Cover, SS President Arthur Dinner Menu - 24 October 1923

1923-10-24 SS President Arthur Dinner Menu

Vintage Dinner Menu from Wednesday, 24 October 1923 featured Veal Cutlets à la Pojarski, Fricandelles aux Morilles, and Brabanter Tart for dessert. The Menu, published in English and German, included a Concert Program.

 

Front Cover, SS President Arthur Dinner Menu - 25 October 1923

1923-10-25 SS President Arthur Dinner Menu

Vintage Dinner Menu Card from Thursday, 25 October 1923 featured Croquettes of Beef Tenderloin, Mushroom sauce, Prague Ham à la Metternich, and Raisin Tartlets for dessert. The Menu, published in English and German, included a Concert Program.

 

Front Cover, SS President Arthur Dinner Menu - 27 October 1923

1923-10-27 SS President Arthur Dinner Menu

Vintage Dinner Menu from Saturday, 27 October 1923 featured Croquettes of Beef Tenderloin, Mushroom sauce, Baked Bluefish Creole, and Linzer Cake for dessert. The Menu, published in English and German, included a Concert Program.

 

Front Cover, SS President Arthur Dinner Menu - 28 October 1923

1923-10-28 SS President Arthur Dinner Menu

Vintage Dinner Menu from Sunday, 28 October 1923 featured Sweetbread Patties à la Toulouse, Salmi of Gosling Chipolatas, and Wiener Cake for dessert. The Menu, published in English and German, included a Concert Program.

 

Front Cover, SS President Arthur Dinner Menu - 29 October 1923

1923-10-29 SS President Arthur Dinner Menu

Vintage Dinner Menu from Monday, 29 October 1923 featured Yorkshire Ham Glace & Asparagus Tips, Chicken Croquettes Petits Pois, and Pound Cake for dessert. The Menu, published in English and German, included a Concert Program.

 

Menu Cover, SS Hellig Olav Dinner Menu - 10 May 1924

1924-05-10 SS Hellig Olav Dinner Menu

Vintage Cabin Dinner Menu from 10 May 1924 on board the SS Hellig Olav of the Scandinavian-American Line featured Boiled Salmon, Sauce Mousseline, Calf’s Sweetbread à la Marachale, and Parfait Aida for dessert. The Menu was published in Danish and English and included a Music Program.

 

Menu Cover, Dinner Menu, Cunard Line RMS Andania - 1924

1924-08-06 RMS Andania Dinner Menu Card

Vintage Dinner Menu Card from 6 August 1924 on board the RMS Andania of the Cunard Line featured Fillets of Brill—Cardinal, Salmi of Duckling -- Green Peas, and Prime Ribs and Sirloin of Beef -- Horseradish.

 

Front Cover - SS Orca Farewell Dinner Menu - 8 August 1926

1926-08-08 SS Orca Farwell Dinner Menu

Vintage Student-Tourist Saloon Farewell Dinner Menu and Music Program from 8 August 1926 on board the SS Orca of the RMSP featured Poached Halibut, Oyster Sauce, Sirloin of Beef, Yorkshire Pudding, and Vanilla Blancmange and Fruit for dessert.

 

Front Cover - SS Oranje Nassau Farewell Dinner Menu - 22 August 1926

1926-08-22 SS Oranje Nassau Farewell Dinner Menu

Vintage Farewell Dinner Menu Post Card from 22 August 1926 on board the SS Oranje Nassau of the Royal Netherlands Steamship Company featured Suprême of Turbot à la Nantua, Leg of Roebuck à la Niçoise, and Fancy Cake for dessert.

 

Farewell Dinner Menu, RMS Berengaria 1926

1926-08-26 RMS Berengaria Farewell Dinner Menu

Farewell Dinner Menu Card from Thursday, August 26, 1926 the RMS Berengaria of the Cunard Line on a westbound voyage that arrived at New York the following day Photograph of the RMS Berengaria adorned the top Border.

 

Front Cover of a Vintage Farewell Dinner Menu from Sunday, 26 September 1926 on board the SS Leviathan of the United States Lines

1926-09-26 SS Leviathan Farewell Dinner Menu

Vintage Farewell Dinner Menu from Sunday, 26 September 1926 on board the SS Leviathan of the United States Lines featured Boiled Brook Trout, Sauce Niçoise, Boiled Potatoes, Roast Sirloin of Beef, Southern Style, and Pudding Milanaise, Strawberry Sauce for dessert.

 

Front Cover, SS Republic Captains FarewellDinner Menu - 3 October 1926

1926-10-03 SS Republic Farewell Dinner Menu

Vintage Farewell Dinner Menu and Music Program from 3 October 1926 on board the SS Republic of the United States Lines featured Filet of Solo à la Doria, Saddle of Lamb, Brabant, and Profiteroles Glacé au Chocolat for dessert. This beautifully scripted Menu also listed chief officers of the ship.

 

Front Side of a Vintage Welcome Dinner Postcard Menu from 9 October 1926

1926-10-09 SS President Harrison Welcome Dinner Postcard Menu

Vintage Welcome Dinner Postcard Menu from 9 October 1926 on board the SS President Harrison of the Dollar Steamship Line featured Breast of Guinea Chicken en Cocotte with Noodles Polonaise, Prime Ribs of Beef, au Jus, and Bavarois Religeuse for Dessert.

 

Menu Items, SS Demosthenes, Aberdeen Line 1927

1927-02-13 SS Demosthenes Dinner Menu Card

Vintage Dinner Menu Card from 13 February 1927 on board the SS Demosthenes of the Aberdeen Line featured Fried Sole, Tomato Sauce, Roast Sirloin of Beef & Horseradish, and Plum Tart & Cream for dessert. The reverse side contained a daily progress report of distance traveled and weather conditions.

 

SS Regina Dinner Menu Card - 13 June 1927

1927-06-13 SS Regina Dinner Menu Card

Vintage Third Cabin Tourist Dinner Menu Card from 13 June 1927 on board the SS Regina of the White Star Line featured Sea Bass à la Commodore, Ribs and Sirloin of Beef Horseradish, and Pouding Baronne for dessert.

 

Front Cover, RMS Caronia Farewell Dinner Menu - 3 September 1927

1927-09-03 RMS Caronia Farewell Dinner Menu Card

Vintage Tourist Third Class Farewell Dinner Menu Card from 3 September 1927 on board the RMS Caronia of the Cunard Line featured Roast Ribs and Sirloin of Beef, Horseradish Sauce, Fried Fillet of Lemon Sole, and Blueberry Pie for dessert.

 

Menu Cover for a Gala Dinner Menu, White Star Line SS Laurentic, 1928

1928-01-27 SS Laurentic Gala Dinner Menu

Vintage Gala Dinner Menu from Friday, 27 January 1928 on board the White Star Line SS Laurentic features gala selections for that era including Salmon `'rout, Bercy, Prawns a l'Indienne and Vermont Turkey.

 

Menu Card for a Dinner Menu, Atlantic Transport Line SS Minnekahda - 1928

1928-04-08 SS Minnekahda Dinner Menu Card

Vintage Cabin Class Dinner Menu Card from Sunday, 31 March 1928 on board the SS Minnekahda of the Atlantic Transport Line featured Poached Fresh Codfish, Cream Sauce, Sauté of Duckling aux Navets, and Orange Tartlets for dessert.

 

Front Cover, SS Leviathan Farewell Dinner Menu - 10 May 1928

1928-05-10 SS Leviathan Farewell Dinner Menu

Vintage Farewell Dinner Menu from 10 May 1928 on board the SS Leviathan of the United States Lines featured Reindeer Steak, Poivrade, Plovers à la Souvaroff, and Soufflé Confiture for dessert.

 

RMS Albertic Dinner Menu Card 15 June 1928

1928-06-15 RMS Albertic Dinner Menu Card

Vintage Dinner Menu Card from 15 June 1928 on board the RMS Albertic of the White Star Line features passenger annotated Menu selections ofnfering Chicken Okra, Poached Kingfish, Homard, and Delaware Pudding. The reverse side has the Delaware Pudding recipe ingredients written out by the ship's chef.

 

1928-06-17 SS Albertic Dinner Menu

Vintage Dinner Menu Postcard from 17 June 1928 on board the SS Albertic of the White Star Line features Broiled Salmon with Hollandaise Sauce and Consommé Cloiseul with Chancellor Pudding for Desert. The reverse side contained the Menu and Postcard (postally unused).

 

Menu Card for a Dinner Menu, White Star Line RMS Albertic

1928-06-18 RMS Albertic Dinner Menu

Vintage Dinner Menu Card from Monday, 18 June 1928 on board the RMS Albertic of the White Star Line featured Poached Halibut, Trouvillaise, Fore and Hind Quarters of Lamb, Mint Sauce, and Ice Cream and Wafers for dessert.

 

Menu Card for a Dinner Menu, White Star Line RMS Albertic - 19 June 1928

1928-06-19 RMS Albertic Dinner Menu Card

Vintage Dinner Menu Card from 19 June 1928 on board the RMS Albertic featured an image of a French Frigate of the Olden Times. Menu selections included Cream Argenteuil, Poached Brill, Shrimp Sauce, and Chocolate Pudding for dessert.

 

Menu Card for a Dinner Menu, White Star Line Albertic - June 20, 1928

1928-06-20 RMS Albertic Dinner Menu Card

Vintage Dinner Menu Card from Wednesday, 20 June 1928 on board the RMS Albertic of the White Star Line. The Menu featured Cream Valencienne, Poached Turbot, Sauce Homard, and Bermuda Pudding for dessert.

 

Front Cover, SS NewYork Farewell Dinner Menu Postcard - 30 June 1928

1928-06-30 SS New York Farewell Dinner Menu

Vintage Farewell Dinner Menu Post Card from 30 June 1928 on board the SS New York of the Hamburg America Line featured Fried Filet of Perch Pike, Roast Duckling, and Mixed Ice Cream for dessert.

 

Front Cover, SS Karlsruhe Dinner Menu - 29 July 1928

1928-07-29 SS Karlsruhe Dinner Menu

Vintage Dinner Menu from Sunday, 29 July 1928 on board the SS Karlsruhe of the North German Lloyd featured Fried English Sole, Potato Salad with Mayonnaise, Glazed Saddle of Veal, and Rice Pudding, Strawberry Sauce for dessert. Printed in German and English, the Menu included a Music Program and an announcement of a Moving Picture show later that evening.

 

Front Cover - SS United States Farewell Dinner Menu - 22 September 1928

1928-09-22 SS United States Farewell Dinner Menu

Vintage Farewell Dinner Menu and Music Program from 22 September 1928 on board the SS United States of the Scandinavian-American Line featured Fillet of Fish Vin Blanc, Roast Duck with Apple and Prunes, and Pyramid Cake for dessert.

 

Front Cover of a Vintage Farewell Dinner Menu from Saturday, 12 January 1929 on board the SS Hamburg.

1929-01-12 SS Hamburg Farewell Dinner Menu

Vintage Farewell Dinner Menu from Saturday, 12 January 1929 on board the SS Hamburg of the Hamburg-America Line featured Fillet of Sole Excelsior; Truffled Breast of Pheasant; and Frozen Tom and Jerry for Dessert.

 

Menu Cover for a Dinner Menu, SS American Trader, American Merchant Lines, April 1929

1929-04-21 SS American Trader Dinner Menu

Vintage dinner Menu from 21 April 1929 on board the American Trader of the American Merchant Lines featured Broiled Bluefish, Sauce Tartare, Baked Meat Pie, and for dessert, Ice Cream Melba and Assorted Pastries.

 

Front Cover, Farewell Dinner Menu, SS American Trader, American Merchant Lines, April 1929

1929-04-27 SS American Trader Farewell Dinner Menu

Vintage Farewell Dinner Menu from Saturday, 27 April 1929 on board the SS American Shipper of the American Merchant Lines featured Fried Boston Sole, Anchovy Butter, Tenderloin of Beef, Braised, with Mushrooms, and French Pastry for dessert. The Menu included a list of executive officers and autographs.

 

Dinner Menu, SS American Shipper, American Merchant Lines, 24 May 1929

1929-05-24 SS American Shipper Dinner Menu

Vintage Dinner Menu from the SS American Shipper of the American Merchant Lines featured Broiled Fillet of Salmon, Shrimp Patties, Fricasse of Chicken with Noodles, Compote of Cherries with Rice, Prime Ribs of Beef, Saddle of Lamb, and Green Apple Pie à la Mode for dessert.

 

Front Cover, SS American Shipper Dinner Menu - 26 May 1929

1929-05-26 SS American Shipper Dinner Menu

Vintage Farewell Dinner Menu from 26 May 1929 featured Chicken Liver Patties, Financiere, Roast Prime Ribs of Beef, and Ice Cream with French Pastries for dessert. Included List of Executive Officers and Autographs from Seven Dinner Guests.

 

Front Cover, SS Aurania Farewell Dinner Menu - 28 June 1929

1929-06-28 SS Aurania Farewell Dinner Menu

Vintage Farewell Dinner Menu from 28 June 1929 on board the SS Aurania of the Cunard Line featured Suprême of Brett, Cardinal, Fillets of Lake Trout, Meunière, and Petits Fours for dessert. Many autographs were included with this Menu.

 

Front Cover, RMS Berengaria Dinner Menu - 17 July 1929

1929-07-17 RMS Berengaria Dinner Menu

Vintage Dinner Menu from Wednesday, 17 July 1929 on board the RMS Berengaria of the Cunard Line featured Tournedos—Mascotte, Croquette of Chicken—Maréchale, and Soufflé Pudding Suchard for dessert.

 

Front Cover, SS Lapland Farewell Dinner Menu 8 November 1929

1929-11-08 SS Lapland Farewell Dinner Menu Card

Vintage Farewell Dinner Menu Card from 8 November 1929 on board the SS Lapland of the Red Star Line featured Fillet of Sole, Vin Blanc, Lobster Cutlets, Canopère, and Chocolate Eclairs for dessert. A page of Autographs were included in this Menu.

 

Front Cover, RMS Scythia Dinner Menu - 20 May 1930

1930-05-20 RMS Scythia Dinner Menu

Vintage Tourist Third Cabin Dinner Menu from Tuesday, 20 May 1930 on board the RMS Scythia of the Cunard Line featured Poached Sea Bass Capetienne, Roast Turkey Cranberry Sauce, and Vanilla Bavaroise for dessert. Original Owner inserted photograph of the RMS Scythia on cover of Menu.

 

New York Skyline on the Front Cover, Dinner Menu, on the SS Stuttgart of the Norddeutscher Lloyd/North German Lloyd, Thursday, 12 June 1930.

1930-06-12 SS Stuttgart Dinner Menu

Vintage Dinner Menu from 12 June 1930 on board the SS Stuttgart of the Norddeutscher Lloyd/North German Lloyd featured Boiled Striped Bass, Roast Vierland Duck, and Vanilla Ice Cream, Sponge Pastry for dessert.

 

Front Cover of a Vintage Luncheon Menu of "Meatless Dishes" from Friday, 13 June 1930, on board the SS Stuttgart

1930-06-13 SS Stuttgart Dinner Menu

Vintage Dinner Menu of "Meatless Dishes" from Friday, 13 June 1930 on board the SS Stuttgart of the Norddeutscher Lloyd featured Turtle Soup Maryland; Poached Eggs Bearnaise; and Sweets for dessert.

 

Front Cover, RMS Ascania Farewell Dinner Menu - 19 July 1930

1930-07-19 RMS Ascania Farewell Dinner Menu

Vintage Tourist Third Cabin Farewell Dinner Menu from Saturday, 19 July 1930 on board the RMS Ascania of the Cunard Line featured Boiled Salmon, Sauce Hollandaise, Roast Turkey, Cranberry Sauce, and Victoria Pudding for dessert.

 

Farewell Dinner Menu, SS Dutchess of Athol, Canadian Pacific, 12 August 1930, Tourist Third Class

1930-08-12 SS Duchess of Atholl Farewell Dinner Menu Card

Farewell Dinner Menu Card from the SS Duchess of Atholl of the Canadian Pacific for Tuesday, 12 August 1930 Tourist Third Cabin Passengers. Menu featured Fillet of Whiting, Salmi of Duckling and Prime Roast Beef.

 

Front Cover, RMS Berengaria Dinner Menu - 16 August 1930

1930-08-16 RMS Berengaria Dinner Menu

Vintage Tourist Class Dinner Menu from Saturday, 16 August 1930 on board the RMS Berengaria of the Cunard Line featured Boiled Halibut—Sauce Duglere, Roast Haunch of Mutton—Onion Sauce, and Diplomat Pudding for dessert.

 

Front Cover, RMS Athenia Dinner Menu - 21 August 1930

1930-08-21 RMS Athenia Dinner Menu Card

Vintage Tourist Third Cabin Dinner Menu Card from 21 August 1930 on board the RMS Athenia of the Anchor-Donaldson Line featured Boiled Salmon, Cucumber Tartare, Bouchées de Homard, and Plum Pudding-Brandy & Hard Sauce for dessert.

 

RMS Athenia Dinner Menu Card - 23 August 1930

1930-08-23 RMS Athenia Dinner Menu Card

Vintage Dinner Menu Card from Saturday, 23 August 1930 on board the RMS Athenia of the Anchor-Donaldson Line featured Shoulder & Haunch of Mutton—Red Currant Jelly, Roast Duckling—Savory & Apple Sauce, and Bachelor Pudding for dessert.

 

RMS Athenia Dinner Menu Card - 24 August 1930

1930-08-24 RMS Athenia Dinner Menu Card

Vintage Dinner Menu Card from Sunday, 24 August 1930 on board the RMS Athenia of the Anchor-Donaldson Line featured Prime Ribs & Sirloin of Beef — Yorkshire Pudding, Quarters of Lamb - Mint Sauce, and Plum Pudding-Brandy & Hard Sauce for dessert.

 

Front Cover, Dinner Menu, on the SS Seydlitz of the Norddeutscher Lloyd/North German Lloyd, Saturday, 6 September 1930.

1930-09-06 SS Seydlitz Dinner Menu

Vintage Dinner Menu from 6 September 1930 on board the SS Seydlitz of the Norddeutscher Lloyd/North German Lloyd featured Filet Mignon, French Fried Potatoes, Ham in Burgundy, and Strawberry Ice-Cream with Wafers for dessert.

 

Front Cover, Get-Together Dinner Menu, on the SS Stuttgart of the North German Lloyd, Sunday, 28 September 1930.

1930-09-28 SS Stuttgart Get-Together Dinner Menu

Vintage Get-Together Dinner Menu from 28 September 1930 on board the SS Stuttgart of the North German Lloyd featured Grilled Rhine Salmon, Larded Tenderloin of Beef with Gravy, and Frankfort Pudding, Claret Sauce for dessert.

 

Dinner Menu, SS President Jackson, American Mail Line, 27 October 1930

1930-10-27 SS President Jackson Dinner Menu

Vintage Dinner Menu from Monday, 27 October 1930 on board the SS President Jackson of the American Mail Line featured Poached Black Cod, Normande Sauce, Prime Ribs of Beef au Jus with Browned Potatoes, and Cottage Pudding, Lemon Sauce for dessert. The back of the Menu includes a route map for the ships of the American Mail Line.

 

Front Cover, TSS California Dinner Menu - 24 February 1931

1931-02-24 TSS California Dinner Menu Card

Vintage Dinner Menu Card from 24 February 1931 on board the TSS California of the Anchor Line featured Boiled Salmon, Sauce Riche, Fried Fillet of Flounder, Sauce Tartare, and Soufflé Pudding, Chamois for dessert. Events for the Evening were included with the Menu.

 

Menu Cover, Farewell Dinner Menu & Musical Program, SS George Washington, USL 1931

1931-07-07 SS George Washington Farewell Dinner Menu

Stately Farewell Dinner Menu and Musical Program, complete with a photograph of the dinner guests for this 7 July 1931 meal on board the SS George Washington of the United States Lines. Includes Photo of Dinner Guest at Farewell Gala.

 

Front Cover, SS Europa Dinner Menu - 15 June 1932

1932-06-15 SS Europa Dinner Menu

Vintage Dinner Menu from Wednesday, 15 June 1932 on board the SS Europa of the North German Lloyd featured Yorkshire Ham in Rhine Wine Metternich, Suprême of Chicken Maryland, and Nesselrode Pudding, Currant Sauce for dessert. The Menu was printed in both German and English.

 

Front Cover, Dinner Menu, on the SS De Grasse of the CGT French Line, Friday, 17 June 1932.

1932-06-17 SS De Grasse Dinner Menu

Vintage Dinner Menu from 17 June 1932 on board the SS De Grasse of the CGT French Line featured Red Snapper Nantua Sauce, Poached Eggs Cardinal, and Gabrielle Ice Cream for dessert.

 

SS American Banker Dinner Menu 25 June 1932

1932-06-25 SS American Banker Farewell Dinner Menu

Vintage Farewell Dinner Menu from Saturday, 25 June 1932 on board the SS American Banker of the American Merchant Lines featured Boiled Halibut with Sauce Hollandaise, Filet Steak with Mushrooms, and Peach Melba for dessert.

 

Menu Cover for the Main Meal on board the SS Hamburg, July 1933

1933-07-02 SS Hamburg Dinner Menu

Vintage Main Meal Menu from 2 July 1933 on board the SS Hamburg of the Hamburg America Line featured Philadelphia Pepper Pot, Steckrübenmus - German Style Ribs, and Vienna's macro-cake for dessert. In German with English Translation.

 

Menu Cover, Dinner Menu, RMS Franconia, August 1933, Cunard Line

1933-08-09 RMS Franconia Dinner Menu

Exceptional cover graphics define this Vintage Dinner Menu from 9 August 1933 on board the RMS Franconia of the Cunard Line that featured Hot and Cold Consomme, Roast Turkey, and Ice Cream and Wafers for dessert. While the Menu selections were limited, the variety show featured artists from Ziegfield Follies, R.K.O. Vauderville and Beaux Arts Club.

 

Front Cover, Pirate Farewell Dinner Menu, RMS Franconia, Cunard Line, September 1933

1933-09-06 RMS Franconia Farewell Dinner Menu

The "Pirate" Farewell Dinner Menu from the Depression Era Cunard Line Franconia featured Tournedos -- Tourangelle, Calf's Head, Prime Sirloin & Ribs of Beef, and Roast Quail.

 

Front Cover, SS Montcalm Carnival Dinner Menu - 18 September 1933

1933-09-18 SS Montcalm Carnival Dinner Menu

Vintage Carnival Dinner Menu from 18 September 1933 on board the SS Montcalm of the Canadian Pacific CPOS featured Poached Turbot, Hollandaise Sauce, Prime Sirloin of Beef, Yorkshire Pudding, and Blueberry Pie for dessert.

 

Front Cover, RMS Aquitania Dinner Menu - 7 November 1933

1933-11-07 RMS Aquitania Farewell Dinner Menu

Vintage Farewell Dinner Menu from 7 November 1933 on board the RMS Aquitania of the Cunard Line featured Boiled Codfish -- Oyster Sauce, Croquettes of Veal and Ham, and Plum Pudding for dessert. Two Pages of autographs accompanied this Menu.

 

Front Cover, SS Washington Dinner Menu - 22 November 1933

1933-11-22 SS Washington Dinner Menu

Vintage Dinner Menu from Wednesday, 22 November 1933 on board the SS Washington of the United States Lines featured Veal Tenderloin, Mouquin Style, Vichied Loin of Pork, Périgord Sauce, and Fruit Jell-O, Whipped Cream for dessert.

 

Front Cover, Dinner Menu, Tourist Cabin Class on the SS Washington of the United States Lines, Friday, 24 November 1933.

1933-11-24 SS Washington Dinner Menu

Vintage Tourist Cabin Class Dinner Menu from 24 November 1933 on board the SS Washington of the United States Lines featured Tournedo with Sauce Madeira, Prime Ribs of Beef au Jus, and Neopolitan Ice Cream for dessert.

 

Front Cover, SS Washington Dinner Menu - 25 November 1933

1933-11-25 SS Washington Dinner Menu

Vintage Tourist Cabin Dinner Menu from 25 November 1933 featured Boiled Red Snapper, Sauce Américaine, Double Entrecôte, Lyonnaise, and Tutti Frutti Ice Cream for dessert.

 

Front Cover, Farewell Dinner Menu, Tourist Cabin Class on the SS Washington of the United States Lines, Sunday, 26 November 1933.

1933-11-26 SS Washington Farewell Dinner Menu

Vintage Tourist Cabin Farewell Dinner Menu from 26 November 1933 on board the SS Washington of the United States Lines featured Smoked Ox Tongue with Sauce Florentine, Prime Ribs of Beef au Jus, and Plum Pudding with Sabayon Sauce for dessert.

 

SS President Harding Dinner Menu Card - 7 April 1934

1934-04-07 SS President Harding Dinner Menu

Vintage Dinner Menu Card from Saturday, 7 April 1934 on board the SS President Harding of the United States Lines featured Calf’s Head en Tortue, Baked Mackerel, Mexicaine, and FeaturedDessert for dessert. The reverse side contained weather notations by the passengers.

 

Front Cover, SS President Harding Farewell Dinner Menu - 12 April 1934

1934-04-12 SS President Harding Farewell Dinner Menu

Vintage Farewell Dinner Menu from 12 April 1934 on board the SS President Harding of the United States Lines featured Fried Plaice, Meunière, Baked Irish Ham, and Neapolitan Ice Cream for dessert. The Menu included the Credo for the United States Lines.

 

SS President Harding Dinner Menu Card - 13 April 1934

1934-04-13 SS President Harding Dinner Menu

Vintage Third Cabin Dinner Menu Card from Friday, 13 April 1934 featured Lamb Stew à la Bretonne, Roast Beef au Jus, and Chocolate Pudding, Vanilla Sauce for dessert.

 

Dinner Menu Card, SS American Farmer, American Merchant Lines, 1934

1934-06-29 SS American Farmer Dinner Menu Card

Vintage Dinner Menu Card from the SS American Farmer of the American Merchant Lines featured Long Island Duckling, Spaghetti à la Caruso and Prime Rib of Beef with Chocolate Eclairs for dessert. Included handwritten substitution of Wax Beans for Broccoli in Cream.

 

Front Cover of a Vintage Third Class Farewell Dinner Menu from Thursday, 5 July 1934 on board the RMS Statendam of the Holland-America Line

1934-07-05 SS Statendam Farewell Dinner Menu

Vintage Third Class Farewell Dinner Menu from Thursday, 5 July 1934 on board the RMS Statendam of the Holland-America Line featured Suprême of Halibut Fecampoise, Braised Beef Bohémienne, and Génoise Cake for dessert

 

Menu Cover - Dinner Menu and Musical Program, USL SS Manhattan - July 1934

1934-07-24 SS Manhattan Dinner Menu

Elegant Vintage Second Cabin Dinner Menu from Tuesday, 24 July 1934 on board the SS Manhattan of the United States Lines featured Fresh Sole Sauté, Meunière - Potato Salad, Râgout Financière en Cassolette, Fleurons , and Soufflé Mercedes for dessert. The four page Menu included a Musical Program.

 

Front Cover, SS President Jackson Dinner Menu - 16 February 1935

1935-02-16 SS President Jackson Dinner Menu

Vintage Dinner Menu from Saturday, 16 February 1935 on board the SS President Jackson of the American Mail Line featured Poached Red Snapper, Mustard Sauce, Yeoung Chow Wor Mein, Canton Style, and Boston Cream Pie for dessert.

 

Front Cover, SS Manhattan Dinner Menu - 12 April 1935

1935-04-12 SS Manhattan Dinner Menu

Vintage Dinner Menu from Friday, 12 April 1935 on board the SS Manhattan of the United States Lines featured Fried Filet of Lemon Sole, Sauce Cavour, Stuffed Egg à la Parisienne - Fried Parsley, and Crêpes Parisienne for dessert. The Menu included a Musical Program.

 

Front Cover, SS Manhattan Dinner Menu - 13 April 1935

1935-04-13 SS Manhattan Dinner Menu

Vintage Dinner Menu from 13 April 1935 on board the SS Manhattan of the United States Lines featured a very extensive selection including Lobster à la Newburg, Chester Straws, Fresh Ox Tongue, Sauce Polonaise, and Cheese Soufflé for dessert. A musical program accompanied this Menu.

 

Front Cover, SS Georgic Farewell Dinner Menu 20 April 1935

1935-04-20 SS Georgic Farewell Dinner Menu

Vintage Farewell Dinner Menu from 20 April 1935 on board the SS Georgic of the Cunard White Star Line featured Fricandelles à l’Allemande, Tournedos of Beef, St. Laurent, and Pouding Wilhelmina for dessert.

 

Front Cover, RMS Asturias Farewell Dinner Menu - 22 August 1935

1935-08-22 RMS Asturias Farewell Dinner Menu

Vintage Farewell Dinner Menu and Music Program from 22 August 1935 on board the RMS Asturias of the Royal Mail Lines featured Scotch Grouse,  Smithane, Braised York Ham au Madère, and Canapé Charlemagne for dessert.

 

Front Cover, SS Bergensfjord Farewell Dinner Menu - 5 September 1936

1936-09-05 SS Bergensfjord Dinner Menu

Vintage Third Class Dinner Menu from 5 September 1936 on board the SS Bergensfjord of the Norwegian-America Line featured Baked Filet of Fish with Tomatoe Sauce, Roast Goose with Red Cabbage, and Crocan Ice Cream with Crackers for dessert.

 

Front Cover, SS Montclare Farewell Dinner Menu - 10 September 1936

1936-09-10 SS Montclare Farewell Dinner Menu

Vintage Farewell Dinner Menu from 10 September 1936 on board the SS Montclare of the Canadian Pacific featured Fillet of Beef Roasted, Dubarry, Macedoine au Beurre, and Smyrna Pudding for dessert. The Menu contained two pages of autographs from fellow passengers.

 

Front Cover, RMS Aquitania Farewell Dinner Menu - 23 September 1935

1936-09-23 RMS Aquitania Farewell Dinner Menu

Vintage Farewell Dinner Menu from 23 September 1935 on board the RMS Aquitania of the Cunard Line featured Supreme of Brill - Vin Blanc, Veal Pöjarskies, and Plum Pudding -- Brandy Sauce for dessert. The Menu included autographs and great graphics and lyrics for the song "Auld Lang Syne."

 

Front Cover, SS Scharnhorst Dinner Menu - 29 December 1936

1936-12-29 SS Scharnhorst Dinner Menu

Very Rare Vintage Dinner Menu from Tuesday, 29 December 1936 on board the SS Scharnhorst of the North German Lloyd featured Fried Frog’s Legs Casanova, Entre Côte garnished with Vegetables, Sauce Colbert, and Ice Cup Venus for dessert. This German Steamship of the Third Reich had a short service life spanning four years.

 

Front Cover, SS Hamburg Dinner Menu - 11 March 1937

1937-03-11 SS Hamburg Dinner Menu

Elegant Vintage Dinner Menu from Thursday, 11 March 1937 on board the SS Hamburg of the Hamburg America Line featured Fried Fillet of Haddock Meunière, Râgout of Tongue with Mushrooms and Dumplings, Risotto, and Cannelons with Whipped Cream for dessert. Printed in German and English, the Menu included a Music Program.

 

Menu Cover - Dinner Menu, SS Bremen, North German Lloyd, Tourist Class, July 1937

1937-07-18 SS Bremen Dinner Menu

Elegant, Large Format, Vintage Dinner Menu from 18 July 1937 on board the SS Bremen of the North German Lloyd featured Live Boiled Lobster, Mayonnaise Sauce, Vol-au-Vent Toulousaine, and Crepes Valentine for dessert. The Menu was printed in German and English with an brief history on the back cover about the 80th Anniversary of the Norddeutschen Lloyd Bremen.

 

Front Cover, SS Bremen Dinner Menu - 28 July 1937

1937-07-28 SS Bremen Dinner Menu

Graphically Superior Vintage Dinner Menu from Wednesday, 28 July 1937 on board the SS Bremen of the North German Lloyd featured Mignon Fillet Helder, Suprême of Chicken Armagnac, and Soufflé Camargo for dessert. The story of Neuschwanstein Castle is printed on the back of the Menu.

 

Front Cover, SS Bremen Dinner Menu - 30 July 1937

1937-07-30 SS Bremen Dinner Menu

Superior Graphics adorn this Vintage Dinner Menu from Friday, 30 July 1937 on board the SS Bremen of the North German Lloyd featured expansive array of food including Boiled North Sea Turbot, Melted Butter or Sauce Vénitienne, Grenadins of Veal Diable Rouge, and Crêpes Georgette for dessert. Printed in German and English, the back cover offered a short essay on Leipzig the Monument of the Battle of the Nations.

 

Front Cover, RMS Queen Mary Farewell Dinner Menu - 8 August 1937

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.

 

Front Cover of a Vintage Farewell Dinner Menu from Wednesday, 1 September 1937 on board the MS City of New York of the American South-African Line

1937-09-01 MS City of New York Farewell Dinner Menu

Vintage Farewell Dinner Menu from Wednesday, 1 September 1937 on board the MS City of New York of the American South-African Line featured Filet Seventy Fours, Andaluse - Parisienne Potatoes, Frogs Legs Princesse, and Plum Pudding, Hard and Fruit Sauce for dessert.

 

Front Cover, SS Europa Jubilee Farewell Dinner Menu - 13 October 1937

1937-10-13 SS Europa Jubilee Farewell Jubilee Dinner Menu

Vintage Third Class Farewell Jubilee Dinner Menu from 13 October 1937 on board the SS Europa of the Norddeutscher Lloyd Bremen (North German Lloyd) featured Smoked Westphalian Ham, Boiled Kennebec Salmon, Sauce Hollandaise, and Vanilla and Chocolate Ice-Cream for dessert.

 

Front Cover, SS Georgic Farewell Dinner Menu - 18 August 1938

1938-08-18 SS Georgic Farewell Dinner Menu

Vintage Farewell Dinner Menu from 18 August 1938 on board the SS Georgic of the Cunard White Star Line featured Deep Sea Scallops, Sauce Rector, Croquettes à la Reine, and Coupe Danicheff for dessert.

 

Front Cover, RMS Franconia Dinner Menu - 22 August 1938

1938-08-22 RMS Franconia Dinner Menu

Vintage "Get Together" Dinner Menu from Monday, 22 August 1938 on board the RMS Franconia of the Cunard Line featured Poached Halibut, Sauce Crevette, Paupiette of Beef, Portugaise, and Vanilla and Strawberry Ice Cream and Wafers for dessert.

 

Front Cover, RMS Franconia Dinner Menu - 24 August 1938

1938-08-24 RMS Franconia Dinner Menu Card

Vintage Dinner Menu Card from Wednesday, 24 August 1938 on board the RMS Franconia of the Cunard White Star featured Duckling Cutlets, Clamart, Roast Quarters of Lamb, Mint Sauce, and Neapolitan and Vanilla Ice Cream and Wafers for dessert.

 

Front Cover, RMS Franconia Dinner Menu -25 August 1938

1938-08-25 RMS Franconia Dinner Menu Card

Vintage Dinner Menu Card from Thursday, 25 August 1938 on board the RMS Franconia of the Cunard Line featured Fillet of Flounder, Meunière, Prime Sirloin and Ribs of Beef, Horseradish, and Chocolate and Vanilla Ice Cream and Wafers for dessert.

 

Menu Items, RMS Franconia Dinner Menu - 26 August 1938

1938-08-26 RMS Franconia Dinner Menu Card

Vintage Dinner Menu Card from Friday, 26 August 1938 on board the RMS Franconia of the Cunard Line featured Poached Halibut, Ménagère, Entrecote Steak, Crisp Onions, and Seville Pudding for dessert.

 

RMS Franconia Farewell Dinner Menu - 27 August 1938

1938-08-27 RMS Franconia Farewell Dinner Menu

Vintage Farewell Dinner Menu Card from 27 August 1938 on board the RMS Franconia of the Cunard Line featured Poached Salmon, Lobster Sauce, Fried Filet of Sole au Citron, and Bavarois à la Russe for dessert.

 

Front Cover, SS Bergensfjord Farewell Dinner Menu 17 September 1938

1938-09-17 SS Bergensfjord Dinner Menu Card

Vintage Dinner Menu Card from 17 September 1938 on board the SS Bergensfjord of the Norwegian-America Line featured Filet of Flounder sauce Mousseline, Roast Grouse with Cream Sauce, and Petit Fours for dessert.

 

Front Cover, SS Monarch of Bermuda Dinner Menu - 18 September 1938

1938-09-18 SS Monarch of Bermuda Dinner Menu

Vintage Dinner Menu from 18 September 1938 on board the SS Monarch of Bermuda of the Furness Bermuda Line featured Noisette of Lamb, Fleuriste, Roast Stuffed Long Island Duckling Apple Sauce, and Parfait Victoria for dessert.

 

Front Cover, RMS Lancastria Dinner Menu - 7 May 1939

1939-05-07 RMS Lancastria Dinner Menu

Vintage Dinner Menu from Sunday, 7 May 1939 on board the RMS Lancastria of the Cunard White Star featured Fried Chicken. Honey Glazed Pineapple, Grenadins of Veal with Noodles, and Fresh Pears Flambés for dessert.

 

Front Cover, SS Statendam Dinner Menu - 30 November 1939

1939-11-30 SS Statendam Dinner Menu

Vintage Tourist Class Dinner Menu from Thursday, 30 November 1939 on board the RMS Statendam of the Holland-America Line featured Roast Boneless Saddle of Lamb, Roast Hare with Apple Sauce, and Mixed Compote for dessert.

 

Menu Cover, Dinner Menu, SS Veendam, Holland-America Line, 23 July 1948

1948-07-23 SS Veendam Dinner Menu

Graphically beautiful Vintage First Class Dinner Menu from Friday, 23 July 1948 on board the SS Veendam of the Holland-America Line featured Braised Escalops of Sweetbread, Toulousaine, Glazed Ballotine of Veal, Princesse, and Galettes Viennoise for dessert.

 

Menu Cover, Dinner Menu, SS Veendam, Holland-America Line, 24 July 1948

1948-07-24 SS Veendam Dinner Menu

Elegant Vintage First Class Dinner Menu from Saturday, 24 July 1948 on board the SS Veendam of the Holland-America Line featured Roast Prime Rib of Beef au Jus, Calf's Tongue, Italienne sauce, and Tartelettes Pensé for dessert.

 

Menu Cover, Dinner Menu (Wednesday), SS Veendam, Holland-America Line, 24 July 1948

1948-07-28 SS Veendam Dinner Menu

Vintage Dinner Menu with exceptional graphics from Wednesday, 28 July 1948 on board the SS Veendam of the Holland-America Line featured Vol-au-Vent à la Toulouse, Roast Long Island Duckling, and Galettes MacMahon for dessert.

 

Front Cover, SS Empress of France Dinner Menu - 5 August 1949

1949-08-05 SS Empress of France Dinner Menu Card

Vintage Tourist Class Dinner Menu Card from 5 August 1949 on board the SS Empress of France of the Canadian Pacific featured Poached Suprême of Turbot, Mousseline Sauce, Ribs of Beef Roasted, Horseradish Cream, and Pineapple Pudding for dessert.

 

Front Cover, RMS Queen Elizabeth Dinner Menu - 28 August 1949

1949-08-28 RMS Queen Elizabeth Dinner Menu

Vintage Dinner Menu from Sunday, 28 August 1949 on board the RMS Queen Elizabeth of the Cunard White Star Line featured Fried Filet of Sole, Anglaise, Roast Chicken, Chipolata Sauce, and Plum Pudding, Sweet Sauce for dessert.

 

Front Cover, Large Format Dinner Menu, First Class on the SS Ile de France of the CGT French Line, Tuesday, 4 October 1949.

1949-10-04 SS Ile de France Large Format Dinner Menu

Vintage Large Format Dinner Menu from 4 October 1949 on board the SS Ile de France of the CGT French Line featured Poached Chicken à la Lyonnaise, Roast Sirloin Steak a la Broche, and Alhambra Ice Cream for dessert.

 

Front Cover, Large Format Dinner Menu, First Class on the SS Ile de France of the CGT French Line, Wednesday, 5 October 1949.

1949-10-05 SS Ile de France Large Format Dinner Menu

Vintage Large Format Dinner Menu from 5 October 1949 on board the SS Ile de France of the CGT French Line featured Young Turkey with Chestnuts à la Dauphinoise, Supreme of Brill Boulonnaise, and Iced Petits Fours "Isle-de-France" for dessert.

 

Front Cover, Large Format Dinner Menu, First Class on the SS Ile de France of the CGT French Line, Thursday, 6 October 1949.

1949-10-06 SS Ile de France Large Format Dinner Menu

Vintage Large Format Dinner Menu from 6 October 1949 on board the SS Ile de France of the CGT French Line featured Brain Meunière with Caper, Broiled Mutton Chop Water Cress, and Meringues Chantilly for dessert.

 

Front Cover, Large Format Dinner Menu, First Class on the SS Ile de France of the CGT French Line, Friday, 7 October 1949.

1949-10-07 SS Ile de France Large Format Dinner Menu

Vintage Large Format Dinner Menu from 7 October 1949 on board the SS Ile de France of the CGT French Line featured Veal Cutlet Poelee Bordelaise, Saumon Trout in Jelly with Chambertin Wine, and Ice Cup Eugenie for dessert.

 

Front Cover, Large Format Dinner Menu, First Class on the SS Ile de France of the CGT French Line, Saturday, 8 October 1949.

1949-10-08 SS Ile de France Large Format Dinner Menu

Vintage Large Format Dinner Menu from 8 October 1949 on board the SS Ile de France of the CGT French Line featured Suprême of Sole "Ile-de-France", Normandy Chicken Breast, and Tray of Mignardises (Petits Fours) for dessert. Menu in French.

 

Front Cover, Large Format Dinner Menu, First Class on the SS Ile de France of the CGT French Line, Sunday, 9 October 1949.

1949-10-09 SS Ile de France Large Format Dinner Menu

Vintage Large Format Dinner Menu from 9 October 1949 on board the SS Ile de France of the CGT French Line featured Filet Mignon of Charolais "Ile-De-France", Supreme of Turbot Trouvillaise, and Bavaroise Rothschild for dessert.

 

Front Cover, SS Empress of France Dinner Menu - 25 October 1949

1949-10-25 SS Empress of France Dinner Menu

Vintage Tourist Class Dinner Menu from Tuesday, 25 October 1949 on board the SS Empress of France of the Canadian Pacific Ocean Services featured Aubergines, Sauté Italienne, Roast Brome Lake Duckling, Savory Sauce and Apple Sauce, and Bombe Vanille for dessert.

 

Front Cover, SS Veendam Farewell Dinner Menu - 14 November 1949

1949-11-14 SS Veendam Farewell Dinner Menu

Vintage First Class Farewell Dinner Menu from 14 November 1949 on board the SS Veendam of the Holland-America Line featured Filet Mignon Sauté, Beauharnaise, Fillet of English Sole au Vin Blanc, and Petits Fours Gourmandises for dessert.

 

Menu Cover, Farewell Dinner Menu, M.S. Gripsholm, Swedish American Line, First Class, 1950

1950-06-29 M.S. Gripsholm Farewell Dinner Menu

Farewell Dinner Menu from the M.S. Gripsholm of the Swedish American Line for Thursday, 29 June 1950 featured Pheasant à la Louis XVI and Fillet of English Sole Maison D'or.

 

Front Cover, SS Stavangerfjord Dinner Menu - 30 September 1950

1950-09-30 SS Stavangerfjord Dinner Menu

A Setesdal, Norway Folk Costume adornes the cover of this Vintage First Class Dinner Menu from 30 September 1950 on board the SS Stavangerfjord of the Norwegian-America Line featured Boiled Redfish with Egg-butter, Roast Leg of Reindeer with Cream sauce, and Vanilla pudding for dessert. The Menu was published in Norwegian and English.

 

Front Cover, RMS Queen Mary Dinner Menu - 12 May 1951

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.

 

Front Cover, SS Nieuw Amsterdam Farewell Dinner Menu - 23 May 1951

1951-05-23 SS Nieuw Amsterdam Farewell Dinner Menu

Vintage Cabin Class Farewell Dinner Menu from 23 May 1951 on board the SS Nieuw Amsterdam of the Holland-America Line featured Medaillon of Salmon Bonaparte, Fried Steak, Bearnaise Sauce, and Frozen Smiles for dessert.

 

Front Cover, RMS Queen Elizabeth Farewell Dinner Menu - 11 May 1952

1952-05-11 RMS Queen Elizabeth Farewell Dinner Menu

Vintage Farewell Dinner Menu from 11 May 1952 on board the RMS Queen Elizabeth of the Cunard Line featured Poached Halibut, Marguery, Braised American Ham, Madeire, and Pears Belle Hélène for dessert. Autographs from felow passengers were included.

 

Front Cover, RMS Queen Elizabeth Dinner Menu - 18 June 1952

1952-06-18 RMS Queen Elizabeth Dinner Menu

Extensive Vintage Dinner Menu from Wednesday, 18 June 1952 on board the RMS Queen Elizabeth of the Cunard Line featured Bitock à la Russe , Rack of Lamb. Mascotte, and Soufflé Mercédès for dessert.

 

Front Cover, RMS Queen Mary Dinner Menu - 19 June 1952

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.

 

Front Cover - RMS Queen Mary Farewell Dinner Menu - 11 August 1952

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.

 

Front Cover, Dinner Menu, Tourist Class on the MS Italia of the Home Lines, Thursday, 4 December 1952.

1952-12-04 MS Italia Dinner Menu

Vintage Dinner Menu from 4 December 1952 on board the MS Italia of the Home Lines featured Fillet of Boston Sole Cardinal, Braised Prime Ribs of Beef, and Strawberry Ice Cream for dessert.

 

Front Cover, Farewell Dinner Menu, Tourist Class on the MS Italia of the Home Lines, Friday, 5 December 1952.

1952-12-05 MS Italia Farewell Dinner Menu

Vintage Farewell Dinner Menu from 5 December 1952 on board the MS Italia of the Home Lines featured Roast Mount Vernon Turkey, Fillet of Kennebec Salmon in Chablis with Crawfish tails, and Ice Bomb 'Fortuna' for dessert.

 

Front Cover, RMS Queen Mary Dinner Menu - 15 March 1953

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.

 

Front Cover, RMS Queen Mary Dinner Menu - 28 March 1953

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.

 

Front Cover, RMS Queen Mary Dinner Menu - 29 March 1953

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.

 

Front Cover, RMS Queen Mary Dinner Menu - 30 March 1953

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.

 

Front Cover - RMS Queen Mary Farewell Dinner Menu - 1 April 1953

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.

 

Front Cover, RMS Queen Elizabeth Dinner Menu - 14 June 1953

1953-06-14 RMS Queen Elizabeth Dinner Menu

Vintage Dinner Menu from Sunday, 14 June 1953 on board the RMS Queen Elizabeth of the Cunard Line featured Risotto à la Grecque, Calf’s Feet en Tortue, and Blueberry Sundae for dessert.

 

Front Cover - RMS Queen Elizabeth Farewell Dinner Menu - 15 June 1953

1953-06-15 RMS Queen Elizabeth Farewell Dinner Menu

Vintage Farewell Dinner Menu from 15 June 1953 on board the RMS Queen Elizabeth of the Cunard Line featured Vol au Vent à la Reine, Baked Cloved Ham, Marsala, and Pineapple Royale for dessert. Autographs of fellow passengers accompany this Menu.

 

1953-07-21 SS Stavangerfjord Farewell Dinner Menu

Vintage Farewell Dinner Menu from 21 July 1953 on board the SS Stavangerfjord of the Norwegian-America Line featured Boiled Norwegian Salmon Parsley Butter, Roast Ptarmigan Cream Sauce Compote, and Pyramide Cake for dessert. The Cover included autographs from fellow passengers.

 

Front Cover of a Vintage Dinner Menu from Sunday, 25 October 1953 on board the MS Gripsholm of the Swedish American Line.

1953-10-25 MS Gripsholm Dinner Menu

Vintage Dinner Menu from Sunday, 25 October 1953 on board the MS Gripsholm of the Swedish American Line featured Roast Saddle of Lamb à l'Orloff; Fillet of Elk Forestière; and Mocca Cake for Dessert.

 

Front Cover of a Vintage Captain's Dinner Menu from Monday, 15 February 1954 on board the SS Constitution of the American Export Lines featured Frog Legs, Poulette; Broiled Filet Mignon, Rossini; and Petits Fours for dessert.

1954-02-15 SS Constitution Captain's Dinner Menu

Vintage Captain's Dinner Menu from Monday, 15 February 1954 on board the SS Constitution of the American Export Lines featured Frog Legs, Poulette; Broiled Filet Mignon, Rossini; and Petits Fours for dessert.

 

Front Cover of a Vintage Dinner Menu from Wednesday, 7 April 1954 on board the SS Ryndam of the Holland-America Line.

1954-04-07 SS Ryndam Dinner Menu

Vintage Dinner Menu from Wednesday, 7 April 1954 on board the SS Ryndam of the Holland-America Line featured Roast Chicken Marengo, Mixed Salad,and Vanilla Ice Cream for Dessert.

 

Menu Cover, Captain's Dinner Menu, SS America, United States Lines, August 1954

1954-08-10 SS America Captain's Dinner Menu

Large Format Vintage Captain's Dinner Menu from Tuesday, 10 August 1954 on board the SS America of the United States lines featured Lobster à la Newburg, Grilled Choice T-Bone Steak, Sauce Bercy, and Compote: Preserved Black Bing Cherries for dessert. The Menu includes autographs and statements by the guests.

 

Front Cover, RMS Franconia Dinner Menu - 8 June 1955

1955-06-08 RMS Franconia Dinner Menu

Vintage Dinner Menu from Wednesday, 8 June 1955 on board the RMS Franconia of the Cunard Line featured Roast Ribs and Sirloin of Beef, Hominy Fritters, Horseradish Cream, Poached Fresh Gaspe Salmon, Cucumber, Parsley Sauce, and Printanière Pudding for dessert.

 

Front Cover, RMS Franconia Dinner Menu - 10 June 1955

1955-06-10 RMS Franconia Dinner Menu Card

Vintage Dinner Menu Card from Friday, 10 June 1955 on board the RMS Franconia of the Cunard Line featured Braised Calf's Sweetbreads, Maintenon, Roast Duckling, Savory and Apple Sauce, and Coupe Edna May for dessert.

 

Front Cover, RMS Franconia Dinner Menu - 11 June 1955

1955-06-11 RMS Franconia Dinner Menu Card

Vintage Dinner Menu Card from Saturday, 11 June 1955 on board the RMS Franconia of the Cunard Line featured Roast Leg, Loin and Shoulder of Lamb. Mint Sauce and Jelly, Roast Young Tom Turkey, Cranberry Sauce, and Meringue Glace Chantilly for dessert.

 

Front Cover, RMS Franconia Dinner Menu - 12 June 1955

1955-06-12 RMS Franconia Dinner Menu

Colorful Vintage Dinner Menu from Sunday, 12 June 1955 on board the RMS Franconia of the Cunard Line featured Pied de veau Vinaigrette, Roast Milk-Fed Chicken Financière, and Coupe aux Fraises for dessert.

 

Front Cover, RMS Franconia Dinner Menu - 13 June 1955

1955-06-13 RMS Franconia Dinner Menu

Vintage Dinner Menu from 13 June 1955 on board the RMS Franconia of the Cunard Line featured Tete de Veau, Américaine, Creamed Chicken on Waffle Cake, and Cardinal Pudding, Sweet Sauce for dessert. The cover is a painting of the Cunard Building in Liverpool.

 

Front Cover - RMS Scythia Farewell Dinner Menu - 21 July 1955

1955-07-21 RMS Scythia Farewell Dinner Menu

Vintage Farewell Dinner Menu from 21 July 1955 on board the RMS Scythia of the Cunard Line featured Contre Filet of Beef, Demi-Glace, Poached Turbot, Hollandaise, and Gateau Au Revoir for dessert.

 

Front Cover of a Vintage Dinner Menu from Saturday, 18 February 1956 on board the MV Britannic of the Cunard Line.

1956-02-18 MV Britannic Dinner Menu

Dinner Menu from Saturday, 18 February 1956 on board the MV Britannic of the Cunard Line featured Vol-Au-Vent, Montglas; Rack of Lamb, Dubarry; and Soufflé Royale for dessert.

 

Front Cover, Farewell Dinner Menu, Tourist Class on the TSS New York of the Greek Line, Saturday, 24 August 1957.

1957-08-24 TSS New York Farewell Dinner Menu

Vintage Dinner Menu from 24 August 1957 on board the TSS New York of the Greek Line featured Poached Deep Sea Scallops Creole, Sirloin Steak with Pan Gravy, and Stawberry Short Cake for dessert.

 

Front Cover of a Vintage Dinner Menu from Saturday, 20 December 1958 on board the SS Maasdam of the Holland-America Line.

1958-12-20 SS Maasdam Dinner Menu

Vintage Dinner Menu from Saturday, 20 December 1958, on board the SS Maasdam of the Holland-America Line featured Roast Saddle of Lamb Concorde, Tenderloin Steak Béarnaise, and Coupe Alexandra for Dessert.

 

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