1920s - Antique French Menu 1928 February 18 - Formal Dinner Program Historical Collectible Ephemera Vintage Elegant Supper Card

This charming menu card features a distinctive die-cut, scalloped top edge, adorned with intricate, printed floral and foliate scrollwork. The aged paper, a soft cream tone, displays characteristic foxing and brown age spots, testifying to its authentic vintage condition and nearly a century of history.

The printed menu for 'February 18, 1928' details a lavish multi-course meal. It begins with 'Potage Perles des Roches' and 'Hors-d'Oeuvre Variés', followed by 'Poulet Sauce Mousseline' and 'Paupiettes de Veau aux Champignons'. The 'Légumes' course features 'Petits Pois Sauce Poularde', leading to 'Dindonneau Truffé' and 'Salade Mimosa' for the 'Roti'. 'Entremets' include 'Crème Vanille', 'Pièce Montée Génoise', 'Gâteaux Variés', and a 'Corbeille de Fruits Assortis'. The beverage selection lists 'Vins Blancs - Vins Rouges', 'Champagne', 'Café National', and 'Liqueurs', indicating a grand affair.

This item is not merely a record of a meal, but a tangible fragment of social history, reflecting the elegance and gastronomic preferences of the period. It stands as a beautiful testament to a formal gathering from the vibrant 1920s.