1900s - Vintage French Menu Card with Elegant Handwritten Dinner Selections - Classic Cuisine - Equestrian Illustration - March 21st

This charming document is a handwritten menu card from the 1900s, featuring a meticulously penned list of dishes for a formal dinner on '21 Mars' (March 21st). Adorning the top left corner is a delicate illustration depicting an equestrian scene, likely a fox hunt, with two riders and a dog, reflecting the leisurely pursuits of the era.

The menu itself showcases a sophisticated French culinary tradition. It begins with 'Potage Parmentier' (Parmentier Soup), followed by 'Timbale Milanaise' (Milanese Timbale) and 'Noix de veau' (Veal Nut). Main courses include 'Poulets rôtis' (Roasted Chickens) and 'Petits pois à la française' (French-style Peas). The meal is further elevated by 'Galantine Truffée' (Truffled Galantine) and a simple 'Salade' (Salad).

Dessert offerings feature a rich 'Pouding Diplomate' (Diplomat Pudding), culminating with 'Dessert.' This elaborate selection highlights the refined tastes and multi-course dining experiences characteristic of early 20th-century French gastronomy, indicative of a special occasion or a grand household.