1940s - Vintage French Wedding Celebration Menu - Paulette and Bernard Marriage - Elegant Post-War Document - Historical Culinary Ephemera
1940s - Vintage French Wedding Celebration Menu - Paulette and Bernard Marriage - Elegant Post-War Document - Historical Culinary Ephemera
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🕰️ Vintage from the 1940s
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📐 Dimensions: 18x16 cm (7.1x6.3 in)
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The accompanying menu details the elaborate luncheon and dinner served at this significant event.
The 'Déjeuner' offers an array of traditional French fare, including Hors-d'œuvre, Colin sauce mayonnaise, Canard aux petits pois, and Gigot pré-salé, culminating in a Corbeille de fruits.
The 'Dîner' continues the culinary journey with Potage bonne femme, Veau sur flots d'ivoire, Dindonneau sur tapis vert, and an impressive Pièce montée génoise, also concluding with Corbeille de fruits.
Both meals feature a 'Trou normand,' a classic palate cleanser, along with fine wines from renowned regions like Bergerac, Saint-Emilion, and Fronsac, as well as a selection of digestifs including Calvados, Rhum, Kirsch, Fine, and Liqueurs. The dinner concludes with Champagne, marking a truly celebratory occasion.
This collection offers a unique piece of French social history, showcasing the elegance and culinary traditions of a wedding from the mid-20th century, reflecting a return to refined celebrations after the war.
The 'Déjeuner' offers an array of traditional French fare, including Hors-d'œuvre, Colin sauce mayonnaise, Canard aux petits pois, and Gigot pré-salé, culminating in a Corbeille de fruits.
The 'Dîner' continues the culinary journey with Potage bonne femme, Veau sur flots d'ivoire, Dindonneau sur tapis vert, and an impressive Pièce montée génoise, also concluding with Corbeille de fruits.
Both meals feature a 'Trou normand,' a classic palate cleanser, along with fine wines from renowned regions like Bergerac, Saint-Emilion, and Fronsac, as well as a selection of digestifs including Calvados, Rhum, Kirsch, Fine, and Liqueurs. The dinner concludes with Champagne, marking a truly celebratory occasion.
This collection offers a unique piece of French social history, showcasing the elegance and culinary traditions of a wedding from the mid-20th century, reflecting a return to refined celebrations after the war.
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