1928 Vintage Menus Archival Collection

Vintage menus for 1928 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.

 

Menu Cover for a Gala Dinner Menu, White Star Line SS Laurentic, 1928

1928-01-27 SS Laurentic Gala Dinner Menu

Vintage Gala Dinner Menu from Friday, 27 January 1928 on board the White Star Line SS Laurentic features gala selections for that era including Salmon `'rout, Bercy, Prawns a l'Indienne and Vermont Turkey.

 

Front Cover of a Vintage Valentine's Day Dinner Menu from 14 February 1928 on Board the SS Caledonia.

1928-02-14 SS Caledonia Valentine's Day Dinner Menu

Vintage Valentine's Day Dinner Menu from 14 February 1928 on Board the SS Caledonia of the Anchor Line featured Supreme of Turbot (Poche) en Souchet, Roast Quarters of English Mutton, and Vanilla Swiss Roll for Dessert.

 

Menu Card, SS Minnekahda Luncheon Menu - 31 March 1928

1923-03-31 SS Minnekahda Luncheon Menu

Lunch Menu from Cabin Class for the 31 March 1928 Westbound Voyage of the Minnekahda from London to New York. Featured items included Grilled Fresh Haddock, Veal and Ham Pie, and Rice Custard Pudding for dessert.

 

SS Minnekahda Breakfast Bill of Fare Card 31 March 1928

1928-04-02 SS Minnekahda Breakfast Menu

This is a Breakfast Bill of Fare from Cabin Class for the 2 April 1928 Westbound Voyage on board the SS Minnekahda of the Atlantic Transport Line, from London to New York. Includes some wonderful selections from that era like Devilled Mutton Kidneys and Minced Lamb on Toast.

 

Menu Card for a Dinner Menu, Atlantic Transport Line SS Minnekahda - 1928

1928-04-08 SS Minnekahda Dinner Menu Card

Vintage Cabin Class Dinner Menu Card from Sunday, 31 March 1928 on board the SS Minnekahda of the Atlantic Transport Line featured Poached Fresh Codfish, Cream Sauce, Sauté of Duckling aux Navets, and Orange Tartlets for dessert.

 

Front Cover, SS Leviathan Farewell Dinner Menu - 10 May 1928

1928-05-10 SS Leviathan Farewell Dinner Menu

Vintage Farewell Dinner Menu from 10 May 1928 on board the SS Leviathan of the United States Lines featured Reindeer Steak, Poivrade, Plovers à la Souvaroff, and Soufflé Confiture for dessert.

 

Dinner Menu, United States Lines SS Leviathan, Private Party - 1928

1928-06-10 SS Leviathan Private Dinner Party Menu

Elaborate Private Party Dinner Menu on board the Flagship of the United States Lines, the SS Leviathan. This Sunday Dinner hosted by Mr. S. B. Applebaum featured Filet of Sole and Roast Vermont Turkey with Crème Dame Blanche. This four-page menu was bound by an elegant Red, White and Blue striped and tasseled string.

 

RMS Albertic Dinner Menu Card 15 June 1928

1928-06-15 RMS Albertic Dinner Menu Card

Vintage Dinner Menu Card from 15 June 1928 on board the RMS Albertic of the White Star Line features passenger annotated Menu selections ofnfering Chicken Okra, Poached Kingfish, Homard, and Delaware Pudding. The reverse side has the Delaware Pudding recipe ingredients written out by the ship's chef.

 

1928-06-17 SS Albertic Dinner Menu

Vintage Dinner Menu Postcard from 17 June 1928 on board the SS Albertic of the White Star Line features Broiled Salmon with Hollandaise Sauce and Consommé Cloiseul with Chancellor Pudding for Desert. The reverse side contained the Menu and Postcard (postally unused).

 

Menu Card for a Dinner Menu, White Star Line RMS Albertic

1928-06-18 RMS Albertic Dinner Menu

Vintage Dinner Menu Card from Monday, 18 June 1928 on board the RMS Albertic of the White Star Line featured Poached Halibut, Trouvillaise, Fore and Hind Quarters of Lamb, Mint Sauce, and Ice Cream and Wafers for dessert.

 

Menu Card for a Dinner Menu, White Star Line RMS Albertic - 19 June 1928

1928-06-19 RMS Albertic Dinner Menu Card

Vintage Dinner Menu Card from 19 June 1928 on board the RMS Albertic featured an image of a French Frigate of the Olden Times. Menu selections included Cream Argenteuil, Poached Brill, Shrimp Sauce, and Chocolate Pudding for dessert.

 

Menu Card for a Dinner Menu, White Star Line Albertic - June 20, 1928

1928-06-20 RMS Albertic Dinner Menu Card

Vintage Dinner Menu Card from Wednesday, 20 June 1928 on board the RMS Albertic of the White Star Line. The Menu featured Cream Valencienne, Poached Turbot, Sauce Homard, and Bermuda Pudding for dessert.

 

Front Cover, SS NewYork Farewell Dinner Menu Postcard - 30 June 1928

1928-06-30 SS New York Farewell Dinner Menu

Vintage Farewell Dinner Menu Post Card from 30 June 1928 on board the SS New York of the Hamburg America Line featured Fried Filet of Perch Pike, Roast Duckling, and Mixed Ice Cream for dessert.

 

Front Cover, SS Karlsruhe Dinner Menu - 29 July 1928

1928-07-29 SS Karlsruhe Dinner Menu

Vintage Dinner Menu from Sunday, 29 July 1928 on board the SS Karlsruhe of the North German Lloyd featured Fried English Sole, Potato Salad with Mayonnaise, Glazed Saddle of Veal, and Rice Pudding, Strawberry Sauce for dessert. Printed in German and English, the Menu included a Music Program and an announcement of a Moving Picture show later that evening.

 

Front Cover - SS United States Farewell Dinner Menu - 22 September 1928

1928-09-22 SS United States Farewell Dinner Menu

Vintage Farewell Dinner Menu and Music Program from 22 September 1928 on board the SS United States of the Scandinavian-American Line featured Fillet of Fish Vin Blanc, Roast Duck with Apple and Prunes, and Pyramid Cake for dessert.

 

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