{"product_id":"1920s-antique-french-menu-card-embossed-floral-design-handwritten-dinner-lunch-celebration-december-1920","title":"1920s - Antique French Menu Card - Embossed Floral Design - Handwritten Dinner \u0026 Lunch Celebration - December 1920","description":"This exquisite antique French menu card, dated December 28, 1920, is a rare example of early 20th-century dining culture. The front cover is beautifully embossed with an elegant Art Nouveau design featuring delicate flowers in soft relief, highlighted by a gentle gradient of rose pink shading. At the top, the word “Menu” is worked into the floral motif, a decorative touch that reflects the era’s refined sense of aesthetics. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInside, the handwritten menu offers a glimpse into the sophistication of a grand dinner of the Belle Époque. The courses begin with a comforting Potage Velouté, followed by Blanquette de Veau à la Parlette and Civet de Lièvre, classic dishes rooted in French culinary tradition. The roast course (Rôti) includes Gigot de Pré-Salé, a specialty lamb known for its delicate flavor. The accompaniments—Salade, Haricots à la Maître d’Hôtel, and Riz à l’Impératrice—demonstrate both balance and refinement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe meal concludes with a selection of desserts: Pruneaux au Vin, fruits, brioches, assorted cakes, and the spectacular Pièce Montée, a traditional French centerpiece dessert. Coffee and wine were, of course, essential to end the feast.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eElegant, personal, and over a century old, this rare menu is not just a dining record but also a tangible artifact of French social history—perfect for collectors of ephemera, culinary history enthusiasts, or those captivated by the art and refinement of the Belle Époque. ","brand":"AW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55614378213724,"sku":"0222-110","price":4.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8491\/5804\/files\/IMG_9493.jpg?v=1759235000","url":"https:\/\/www.authentic-wonders.com\/products\/1920s-antique-french-menu-card-embossed-floral-design-handwritten-dinner-lunch-celebration-december-1920","provider":"Authentic Wonders","version":"1.0","type":"link"}