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House of Savoy Royal Family residence, menu, February 27, 1897

Date
1897-02-27
Description
Note: Includes wine list. Features illustration by Gino de Bini of a woman playing a lyre, and two cherubs holding a coat of arms with a white cross on a red background Menu insert: Wine lists Restaurant: House of Savoy Royal Family residence Location: Rome, Italy

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House of Savoy Royal Family residence, menu, January 29, 1887

Date
1887-01-29
Description
Note: Includes wine list. Illustration features a wooden sign post, decorated with flowers, that bears a board with the word "Menu." A shield with a coat of arms appears in front of the post Menu insert: Wine lists Restaurant: House of Savoy Royal Family residence Location: Rome, Italy

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House of Savoy Royal Family residence, menu, November 21, 1899

Date
1899-11-21
Description
Note: Cover has illustration of two House of Savoy coats of arms (for King Umberto I and Queen Margherita, both of the house of Savoy), each with a silver cross on a red background, beneath a crown, decorated with garlands of flowers and the House of Savoy chain of office. Includes wine list Menu insert: Wine lists Restaurant: House of Savoy Royal Family residence Location: Rome, Italy

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House of Savoy Royal Family residence, menu, April 1, 1901

Date
1900-04-01
Description
Note: House of Savoy coat of arms, chain of office and crown surrounded by laurel wreath on cover. Red and gold cord with red tassels. "Musica del 94° Reggimento Fanteria" directed by Ettore Ricci, program included. Ricci, Ettore (conductor) Menu insert: Music programs; Wine lists Restaurant: House of Savoy Royal Family residence Location: Italy

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House of Savoy Royal Family residence, menu, January 28, 1899

Date
1899-01-28
Description
Note: Includes wine list. House of Savoy coat of arms, crown and chain of office at top of menu. Floral illustrations by Gino de Bini. Paper is textured to resemble pebbles or stones Menu insert: Wine lists Restaurant: House of Savoy Royal Family residence Location: Rome, Italy

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New Year's 1913, dinner menu, The Menger

Date
1913-01-01
Description
Note: Cover has illustration of a cherub with a wreath around its arm and a large satchel, signing into a guest book dated "Wednesday, January 1st, Nineteen Thriteen," while a clock in the background shows 12:01. Includes music program; Menger Hotel Orchestra directed by H. Dybwad Menu insert: Music Programs Restaurant: The Menger Location: San Antonio, Texas, United States

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House of Savoy Royal Family residence, menu, May 12, 1894

Date
1894-05-12
Description
Note: Includes wine list. Floral illustrations featuring cherubs with a cornucopia of fruit, signed by Gino de Bini, decorate the menu. A coat of arms with a white cross on a red background appears at the top of the menu Menu insert: Wine lists Restaurant: House of Savoy Royal Family residence Location: Milan, Italy

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Café Restaurant de Paris, dinner menu, December 27, 1881

Date
1881-12-27
Description
Note: Handwritten menu. The coat of arms of the city of Paris, France is shown on the menu with its motto "Fluctuat nec mergitur" ("It is tossed by the waves, but does not sink.") "Marius Boyer, 39. Av. de l'Opera" printed beneath illustration on front Menu insert: Wine lists Restaurant: Café Restaurant de Paris (Paris, France) Location: Avenue de l'Opera, Paris, France

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Cercle des Capucines, dinner menu, May 26, 1900

Date
1900-05-26
Description
Note: Handwritten menu. Features illustration of five women and a cherub figure, signed by Gaston Linden, 1894. One woman is painting or drawing; another is playing a stringed instrument; another is raising a glass in a toast; another, holding an armful of books, appears to be writing the menu with a quill; a nude woman holds a cornucopia Restaurant: Cercle de Capucines Location: Paris, France

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