Specialty Menus - Children's Parties, Kosher, Wine & More
Vintage Specialty Menus include Children's Parties, Kosher Menus, Wine, Liquors, and Tobacco Menus, and Airline Menus
Childrens Parties
1924-10-01 RMS Aquitania Children's Party Menu
Very rare Bill of Fare from Wednesday, 1 October 1924, for a Children's Party on board the Steamship Aquitania. Although it didn't state the class, we suspect that it was for Cabin Class passengers.
1939-09-05 MS Northern Prince Children's Party Menu
Vintage Children's Party Menu from 5 September 1939 on board the MS Northern Prince of the Furness Prince Line featured Little Chicken Sandwiches, Strawberry Blanc Mange, and Assorted Pastries for Dessert.
Kosher Menus
Dining with Tradition: RMS Queen Mary’s Kosher Dinner Menu – 8 June 1936
The RMS Queen Mary’s Kosher Dinner Menu from 8 June 1936 is far more than just a list of dishes—it’s a cultural and historical artifact that speaks to the importance of religious dietary accommodations in ocean travel. As one of the most luxurious liners of the 1930s, the Queen Mary set a standard for inclusivity by providing a strictly kosher dining experience, supervised by the London Jewish Ecclesiastical Authorities.
For teachers, students, genealogists, and historians, this menu offers:
✅ A look at Jewish dietary laws and how they were observed aboard transatlantic liners
✅ A rare example of kosher meal planning on an iconic luxury ship
✅ Genealogical insights into Jewish travelers and religious customs at sea
✅ Culinary history, showcasing the kosher diet within fine ocean liner dining
📌 This isn’t just a meal—it’s a testament to the respect for tradition in international ocean travel.
1936-07-08 RMS Aquitania Kosher Luncheon Menu
Strictly Kosher Lunch Bill of Fare from the RMS Aquitania for Wednesday, 8 July 1936. Bill of Fare featured Baked Fresh Haddock, Omelette Portugaise and Frankfurters with Sauerkraut.
1938-07-03 RMS Queeen Mary Kosher Luncheon Menu
Vintage Kosher Luncheon Menu From Sunday, 3 July 1938 Onboard the RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line Featured Baked Haddock and Lemon Persille, Steamed Vienna Sausages and Sauerkraut, and Compote of Fruit for Dessert.
Wine Lists
1898-02 Vintage Wine, Liquors, and Tobacco Menu Card
Vintage Wine List Bill of Fare Card from the Cunard Line included other items such as liquor, beverages and tobacco. Printed on the reverse side of an 1898 Bill of Fare card.
1902-04 - Vintage Wine Spirits, and Liqueurs Menu Card
April 1902 Wine, Liqueur and Spirits Bill of Fare Card from the Cunard Line printed on the reverse side of a Bill of Fare card form the RMS Ivernia, 30 June 1902.
1958-12-27 SS Maasdam Wine Steward's Suggestion
Wine Steward's Suggestion, Région de Bourgogne, on the SS Maasdam of the Holland-America Line for Saturday, 27 December 1958.
Alcoholic Beverages Menus & Pricelists
1927-04 Cunard Line Wine, Spirits, and Tobacco Menu
Superb expansive Wine List for the Cunard Line from April 1927 features an extensive Bill of Fare of Champagnes, French Sparkling Wines, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Rhine Still Wines, Moselle Still Wines, Italian Wines, Port Sherry Vermouth, Liqueurs, Cognac, Whisky, Gin, Rum, Cocktails, Cider, Ale, Stout, Beer, Mineral and Medicinal Waters along with the finest tobacco products and Playing Cards... Everything you could possibly want or desire during your meal or after a meal in the Smoking Room or Ladies Lounge.
1929-04-01 Cunard Cocktails & Liqueurs Menu
Cocktails, Liqueurs, Cigars, Cigarettes, Playing Cards, etc. are listed in this comprehensive menu prepared for the express steamers of the Cunard Line, which was last revised on 1 April 1929.
Tea Menus
A Culinary Glimpse into the Past: SS Carpathia’s Second-Class Tea Menu – 6 September 1911
Step aboard the SS Carpathia, where the Second-Class Tea Menu from 6 September 1911 offers a satisfying selection of warm entrees, cold dishes, and classic beverages. This menu provides a blend of hearty, familiar flavors alongside a few surprises that might have puzzled the average American traveler of the era.
Featured Entrées: The Stars of the Menu
Two dishes stand out as the likely featured entrees for the day:
Broiled Salmon Steaks – A premium offering, this dish was likely seasoned simply to let the rich, flaky fish shine. Given the transatlantic route, fresh salmon would have been a luxury item, indicating a focus on quality dining even in second class.
Pork Chops with Paprika – A nod to Eastern European influences, this dish likely featured a mild yet aromatic paprika seasoning, adding depth to the flavor of the seared pork.
For a second-class experience, this menu provided more than just sustenance—it offered a taste of refinement and international flair, ensuring passengers had a memorable dining experience aboard the legendary SS Carpathia.
Thus, while "Tea" in a formal British setting might mean elegant trays of sandwiches and sweets, aboard an ocean liner like the SS Carpathia, it had transformed into a proper meal—one that blended British tradition with the practical needs of hungry transatlantic passengers.
Airline Menus
Northwest Orient In-Flight Menu - 1950s
1950s Era In-Flight Menu for Northwest Orient Airlines. the Bill of Fare Offered Beverages and Limited Food Options, Including Tenderloin Steak With Hunter Sauce and a Variety of Beverages Including Whiskies, Vodka, Cocktails, and Liqueurs, and Wine.
