1920s - Antique French Menu Card - Handwritten Dinner and Lunch Ephemera - Elaborate Vintage Cuisine Document - Elegant Collectible Paper

Discover this exquisite antique French menu card from October 5, 1920, a truly rare piece of vintage culinary history. This unique bi-fold document meticulously details both lunch and dinner services, offering a fascinating glimpse into early 20th-century French haute cuisine. Adorned with delicate embossed floral patterns and elegant handwritten script, it's a beautiful example of historical ephemera. The cover proudly displays 'Menu' in a decorative gilded style, along with the handwritten name 'Mme Stanislas Lirard.' This piece reflects a sophisticated private event from over a century ago.

The interior reveals a grand 'Déjeuner du 5 Octobre 1920,' featuring classic dishes such as 'Hors d'Œuvre,' 'Jambon d'York,' 'Tendrons de Veau,' 'Langouste en belle vue,' and 'Bouchées à la Reine.' A 'Gigots' roast with 'Salade' served as the main course. Desserts like 'Glace Praline' and 'Petits fours, glacés' concluded the meal, accompanied by 'Café' and 'Bière Champagne.'

For 'Dîner du 5 Octobre 1910,' guests savored 'Potage velouté,' 'Filets de bœuf sauce Madère,' and 'Ris de veau sauce suprême.' The dinner's centerpiece was a 'Dindonneau truffé' roast with 'Salade.' An array of desserts, including 'Gâteaux de crème vanille,' 'Gênoises Pralines,' and 'Desserts assortis,' were offered, complemented by 'Café,' 'Vieux Calvados,' 'Vins,' and 'Champagne.'

This document provides a vivid window into French gastronomic traditions and formal dining etiquette of its era.