1923 Vintage Menus Archival Collection
Vintage menus for 1923 in the GG Archives collection represent the souvenir breakfast, luncheon, dinner, daily, private party, special occasion, and specialty menus provided to the passengers during their voyage.
Many of these souvenir menus have disappeared over the years. Our collection contains a sampling of menus initially produced and printed by the steamship lines. They are often used to illustrate family history books for immigrants from this time. The menus are organized in date order.
1923-06-25 SS Hellig Olav Dinner Menu
Vintage Cabin Class Dinner Menu from Monday, 25 June 1923 on board the SS Hellig Olav of the Scandinavian-American Line featured Boiled Striped Bass with creamed Horseradish, Roast Loin of Veal Cauliflower à la hollandaise, and Ruben Steiner Cake for dessert. A Music Program was included with the Menu.
1923-10-19 SS Frederik VIII Luncheon Menu
Vintage Luncheon Menu from 19 October 1923 on board the SS Frederik VIII of the Scandinavian-American Line featured Mock Turtle, Roast Duck, and Anchovies for Danish Soup and Sandwiches. Menu printed in Danish Only - Primarily Scandinavian dishes.
1923-10-19 SS President Arthur Dinner Menu
Vintage Dinner Menu from Friday, 19 October 1923 on board the SS President Arthur of the United States Lines featured Boiled Beef Tongue à la Florentine, Roast Fresh Ham, Hollandaise, and Isabella Cake for dessert. The Menu, published in English and German, included a Concert Program.
1923-10-21 SS President Arthur Dinner Menu
Vintage Dinner Menu from Sunday, 21 October 1923 featured Calf’s Head en Tortue, Roast Loin Pork Paysanne, and Sponge Cake for dessert. The Menu, published in English and German, included a Concert Program.
1923-10-22 SS President Arthur Dinner Menu
Vintage Dinner Menu from Monday, 22 October 1923 featured Patties à la Reine, Fried Lamb Tongue Tomato Sauce, and Jelly Rolls for dessert. The Menu, published in English and German, included a Concert Program.
1923-10-23 SS President Arthur Breakfast Menu
Vintage Breakfast Bill of Fare from 23 October 1923 on board the SS President Arthur of the United States Lines featured Scrambled Eggs aux Crevettes, Fried Flounder with Melted Butter, and Calfs Liver with Bacon. The Bill of Fare selections were printed in both English and German.
1923-10-23 SS President Arthur Luncheon Menu
Vintage Luncheon Menu from 23 October 1923 on board the SS President Arthur of the United States Lines featured Beef Roulade, Sauce Piquante, Chicken Maryland, and Blueberry Pie for dessert.
1923-10-23 SS President Arthur Dinner Menu
Vintage Dinner Menu from Tuesday, 23 October 1923 featured Tripe à la Viennoise, Roast Surrey Capon, Bread Sauce, and Richelieu Cake for dessert. The Menu, published in English and German, included a Concert Program.
1923-10-24 SS President Arthur Breakfast Menu
Vintage Breakfast Bill of Fare from Tuesday, 24 October 1923 featured extensive offerings including Fried Cod Fish Steaks in Tomato Sauce, Omelette Sarah Bernhardt, and Poached Eggs Rothschild. The Bill of Fare selections were printed in English and German.
1923-10-24 SS President Arthur Luncheon Menu
Vintage Luncheon Menu from 24 October 1923 featured Baked Weakfish Créole, English Steak & Kidney Pie, and Compote of Apricots for dessert.
1923-10-24 SS President Arthur Dinner Menu
Vintage Dinner Menu from Wednesday, 24 October 1923 featured Veal Cutlets à la Pojarski, Fricandelles aux Morilles, and Brabanter Tart for dessert. The Menu, published in English and German, included a Concert Program.
1923-10-25 SS President Arthur Breakfast Menu
Vintage Breakfast Bill of Fare from Thursday, 25 October 1923 featured an extensive selection including Fried Eel in Drawn Butter, Scrambled Eggs à la Kleber, and Goulas à la Minute. The Bill of Fare selections were printed in English and German.
1923-10-25 SS President Arthur Luncheon Menu
Vintage Luncheon Menu from 25 October 1923 featured Fried Flounder, Potato Salad, Hamburger Steak with Onion Sauce, and Peach Pie for dessert.
1923-10-25 SS President Arthur Dinner Menu
Vintage Dinner Menu Card from Thursday, 25 October 1923 featured Croquettes of Beef Tenderloin, Mushroom sauce, Prague Ham à la Metternich, and Raisin Tartlets for dessert. The Menu, published in English and German, included a Concert Program.
1923-10-26 SS President Arthur Breakfast Menu
Vintage Breakfast Bill of Fare from 26 October 1923 featured fruits, Cereals, Fish, Eggs & Pancakes, Meats, Mutton Chops, Potatoes and Toast.
1923-10-27 SS President Arthur Breakfast Menu
Vintage Breakfast Bill of Fare and Concert Program from 27 October 1923 offered Salted Cod and Fried Sole along with Stewed Apples for the Day's addition to standard American breakfast fare.
1923-10-27 SS President Arthur Luncheon Menu
Vintage Luncheon Menu from 27 October 1923 featured Boiled Turbot, Horseradish Butter, Creamed Pork Tenderloin, and Blackberry Pie for dessert.
1923-10-27 SS President Arthur Dinner Menu
Vintage Dinner Menu from Saturday, 27 October 1923 featured Croquettes of Beef Tenderloin, Mushroom sauce, Baked Bluefish Creole, and Linzer Cake for dessert. The Menu, published in English and German, included a Concert Program.
1923-10-28 SS President Arthur Breakfast Menu
Sunday's Breakfast Bill of Fare from 28 October 1923 featured Fried Codfish Steak, Fried Flounder, Rossini Eggs à la Turbigo and Diamond Stew in addition to traditional American fare.
1923-10-28 SS President Arthur Luncheon Menu
Vintage Luncheon Menu from 28 October 1923 featured Filet of Sole, Sauce Rémoulade, Corned Shoulder of Pork, Red Cabbage, and Apricot Pie for dessert.
1923-10-28 SS President Arthur Dinner Menu
Vintage Dinner Menu from Sunday, 28 October 1923 featured Sweetbread Patties à la Toulouse, Salmi of Gosling Chipolatas, and Wiener Cake for dessert. The Menu, published in English and German, included a Concert Program.
1923-10-29 SS President Arthur Dinner Menu
Vintage Dinner Menu from Monday, 29 October 1923 featured Yorkshire Ham Glace & Asparagus Tips, Chicken Croquettes Petits Pois, and Pound Cake for dessert. The Menu, published in English and German, included a Concert Program.
1923-11-01 SS President Arthur Breakfast Menu
Vintage Breakfast Bill of Fare from Thursday, 1 November 1923 onboard the SS President Arthur featured Omelette à la Jurassienne, Shirred Eggs Meyerbeer, and Fricandelles, Onion Sauce in addition to tradational American fare.
