Historical Menus and Event Programs

A collection of vintage menus featuring colorful illustrations, depicting various dining events from early 20th century, with floral and artistic designs.

Architectur of the Netherlands, L. Krook, 1894 book Delivery I. Leipzig paper. cardboard. linen (material) collotype

International colonial and output trade exhibition, Amsterdam 1883 / Fancy Fair on Saturday 22 September 1883, for the benefit of the victims of the disaster in the Dutch East Indies, 1883 print Program booklet of the Fancy Fair held at the World Exhibition (international colonial and output trade exhibition) on the Museumplein in Amsterdam on September 22, 1883. For the benefit of the victims of the disasters in the Dutch East Indies: various epidemics and a volcanic eruption. Double folded sheet with the entrance building of the World Exhibition on the front, inside the program of the various concerts. Amsterdam paper world fair, world exhibition Amsterdam. Museumplein. Dutch East Indies, The

Paquebot "Liberté" Compagnie Générale Transatlantique. 1955. Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. text. Menus. Rare Book Division

DINNER held by NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD BREMEN at EN ROUTE ABOARD KAISER WILHELM DER GROSSE (SS;). Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. text. Menus. 1900. Rare Book Division

THE ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS The largest friendly society in the world Date: 1896

Dearest Heart of My Heart,' a musical score published by G. Schirmer in 1894. The cover features the title prominently, along with an additional title, 'My life I give, to guard thee and guide thee.' The first line of the lyrics is included as well, along with the first line of the chorus 'Though changeful fate, our lives may part; e'er living and loving.' The score consists of 6 pages and measures 30 cm. It is categorized under songs, love songs, and musicals and was issued in New York

Eloise,' 1899. Additional, 'Sunday night in lovers' lane, we go walking.' First line of the song: 'You are fair, my Eloise, you are dear, my Eloise.' First line of chorus., 1899, New York. Publisher, Windsor Music Co. Subjects: Songs, Courtship (1890-1899), Flirting., 4 pages; 33 cm

A little boy for sale, 1894, New York; London, Publisher, M. Witmark & Sons; Chas. Sheard & Co., Songs, Mothers and sons, Children, Death, Problem children, 1 score (6 p.); 35 cm

A beneficial performance of students of the Music Institute. Litographic Aurelius of Pruszcz

Sheet music for the song 'Down Old New England Way,' published in 1899 by E.T. Paull Music Co. The cover features an illustration honoring themes related to New England life, including farms and family dynamics, particularly focusing on mothers and sons. The song's first line mentions a couple who are old and gray, expressing their longing. The sheet music is four pages long and measures 30 cm

volume 4, nos. 1-12. text. Periodicals. 1921-01 - 1921-12. Rodgers and Hammerstein Archives of Recorded Sound. Phonograph, House organs

A Ball a Party in Costume a night an invitation to YOU inside from CIRCE and the SWINE. 1916 - 1917. text. Ephemera, Announcements, Illustrations. Manuscripts and Archives Division

Somebody Has My Heart, 1897, Additional, She Was a Dear Little Maid., First line Somebody has my heart. (first line of chorus), 1897, New York, Publisher, George L. Spaulding, Songs, Love, Betrothal, Waltzes, Man-woman relationships, 1 score (6 p.); 33 cm

Spring and summer, 1892. L. P. Hollander & Co. , Children, Dance, Clothing industry

Dance card - Student's Council of McGill University. Informal Dance. McGill Union

Medals and setbacks. / 6 / The Force Premics the Law / Covered Glory

The language of love in stamps, with a different meaning for each position! Date: 1916

My Only Girl,' published in 1896. The piece includes the additional title 'Down by a babbling brooklet, in spring at evening tide,' and features the first line 'She is the only girl I love, she is the only one that I admire' as the chorus's opening. Issued in Boston by publisher Jean White, the work encompasses themes of love and relationships through songs, waltzes, and schottisches. The extent of the score is 1 score (6 pages) measuring 31 cm

16 to 1. ... the speech that won the nomination ... at the National Democtratic Convention at Chicago, 1896, Famous Americans

Lilies, Lilium candidum, gold ribbon, illuminated initial and calligraphic poem inside box. Chromolithograph by Louis Prang from Alice Ward Bailey's Flower Fancies, Boston, 1889. Illustrated by Lucy Baily, Eleanor Ecob Morse, Olive Whitney, Ellen Fisher, Fidelia Bridges, C. Ryan and F. Schuyler Mathews.

Armstrong, Wilson Team, baseball card portrait

Poor Jacquot!

BANQUET AUX MEMBRES DU JURY A L'OCCASION DES CONCOURS INTERNATIONAUX D'HORTICULTURE held by SOCIETE ROYALE D'HORTICULTURE & D'AGRICULTURE at ANVERS (FOREIGN;). Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. Menus. 1894. Rare Book Division

held by NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PIANO DEALERS OF AMERICA at "VICTORY HOTEL, PUT-IN-BAY ISLAND, OH" (HOTEL;). Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. Menus. 1905. Rare Book Division

Kyrle Bellew, 1875 - 1911, (Questionable), Actors, Bellew, Kyrle, 1855-1911

Love ne'er to fade, Additional, Winter winds are blowing gales of northern birth, First line First line of the song, 1894, Cincinnati, Publisher, The John Church Company, Songs, Winter, Vines, Love songs, 1 score (8 p.); 36 cm

Love me!, Greatorex, H. W. (composer), Geo. Dunn & Compy., Richmond., United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Songs and music, Popular music, United States, To 1901, Popular Songs of the Day, Songs and Music, War and Conflict, Civil War and Reconstruction (1861-1877), Music associated with the Confederate side, sheet music

London Terrace. 1936. Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. Menus. Rare Book Division

Ignacy Jan Paderewski, Op. 22. Douze Mélodies sur des Poésies de Catulle Mendes. Mendes, Catulle (1841-1909), author, Delanchy, Edouard (Paryż ; drukarnia ; ca 1880-ca 1920), printing house, Paderewski, Ignacy Jan (1860-1941), composer, Douin, Ch. (fl. ca 1900-ca 1930), graphic artist, Heugel & Cie (Paryż ; wydawnictwo muzyczne ; 1842-1980), publishing house

CHRISTMAS DINNER held by THE MARGARET LOUISA HOME at. Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. Menus. 1905. Rare Book Division

At the Bottom of the Deep Blue Sea, 1899. This song features themes of deep diving and the ocean, published by F. A. Mills, Incorporated in New York. The document consists of 8 pages and measures 33 cm in size

Partitura musical de la canción de cuna ¡Angel Meu!, de J. Borras de Palau. Barcelona, año 1905.

held by BANKERS CLUB OF DETROIT at "DETROIT, MI". Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. Menus. 1905. Rare Book Division

A musical score titled 'Buy a Nice Little Home in the Country,' published in 1892 by Frank Harding in New York. The score features humor and novelty songs, with a decorative cover that conveys a sense of rustic charm. The dimensions of the score are 31 cm, and it consists of 6 pages. The text includes references to a desire for home ownership and the joys of settling down

Advert for Charles Joyner & Co. for Chandeliers, brackets, pendants, hall laterns and general gasfittings. Available in Icknield Square, Birmingham. Date: 1888

The White Turkeys. 1945. Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. text. Menus. Rare Book Division

The Cavalier. 1927. Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. text. Menus. Rare Book Division

Surahammar Brokology.ur Carl Sahlin Mountain History Collection.

Songs from Vagabondia.. text. Advertising, Posters. 1895 - 1911. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Art & Architecture Collection. Publishing industry, Posters, American, Book & magazine posters

Darling Mabel, 1895. Additional, In a cosy little cottage near, my frother's farm. First line She is the girl I love, darling little Mabel. First line of chorus., 1895., Des Moines, Iowa. Publisher, W.P. Chase. Songs, Courtship, Domestic life., 1 score (8 p.); 33 cm

Willingham Tailoring Co., 301 Commerce Street, Gustine, Texas , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Songs from vagabondia, for sale here , Poetry, Books

Not given. Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. Menus. 1912-11-16. Rare Book Division

Yonnie's Pennsylvania Dutch Week Ends and Favorite Foods The Hotel Brunswick. 1954. Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. Menus. Rare Book Division

The Kingsville Inn. 1959. Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. text. Menus. Rare Book Division

DINERO MEXICANO held by PULLMAN BUFFET at EN ROUTE (RR). Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. Menus. 1901. Rare Book Division

Exlibris: Buecherei Carl Dreier No. .....; Hahn, Robert (1883-1940); 1914 (1914-00-00-1914-00-00);

Willingham Tailoring Co., 301 Commerce Street, Gustine, Texas , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

CHRISTMAS DINNER held by RUSSELL HOUSE at "DETROIT,MICH." (HOTEL). Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. text. Menus. 1900. Rare Book Division

Sweetheart of Mine,' 1899. Additional, 'Let me tell the story of a day gone by.' First line of song 'Sweetheart of mine, we parted once in anger.', 1899., Chicago. Publisher, Will Rossiter. Songs, quarreling, reconciliation, man-woman relationships, sexual attraction., 6 pages; 36 cm

DAILY MENU held by HOTEL TEPLER HAUS at "MARIENBAD, AUSTRIA-HUNGARY NOW CZECH REPUBLIC" (FOR;). Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. Menus. 1905. Rare Book Division

DINNER held by BURNET HOUSE at "CINCINNATI, OH" (HOT;). Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. Menus. 1898. Rare Book Division

Parody / gill / and / quince

Sheet music for the song 'Yew-ra-liar-ty,' issued in 1893. The cover features the title prominently along with an additional title referencing George Washington. The design incorporates decorative elements typical of the era, and the publisher information indicates it was released by M. Witmark & Sons in New York and Chas. Sheard & Co. in London. The score consists of 6 pages and is 36 cm in size

My Wild Irish Rose. Additional, If you listen I'll sing you a sweet little song, of a flower that's now dropped and dead. First line of song. Additional, My Wild Irish Rose, the sweetest flow'r that grows. First line of chorus., 1899., New York; Chicago; London. Publisher, M. Witmark & Sons. Songs, Roses, Love songs, Sexual attraction., 8 pages; 35 cm

Rainbow in de sky,' 1893. Additional, 'Oh! dat rainbow! See dat rainbow!' first line of the chorus. Additional, 'Pretty little gal in a bran new suit,' first line., 1893., New York; London. Publisher, T.B. Harms & Co.; Francis, Day & Hunter. Songs, African Americans, Rainbow., 1 score (6 p.); 35 cm

BANQUET held by FRIENDS OF HON ERASTUS C KNIGHT at "HOTEL IROQUOIS,BUFFALO, NY" (HOTEL;). Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. text. Menus. 1900. Rare Book Division

NUTY Re'pertoize Modeme of vocalizations E'Tudes publie'es under the direction of A.L. Hettich Szymanowski, Karol (1882 1937)

Cover of a music score for 'Lily and the Rose' by Charles Lecocq (1832 - 1918), French composer, known for his operettas and operas comiques

A Little Bit Off the Top,' 1898. Additional, 'Brown's a Very Old Friend of Mine.' First line 'Carve a little bit off the top for me.' Issued in New York by T.B. Harms & Co. The score consists of 8 pages and measures 34 cm. Themes include songs about eating and drinking, theater audiences, sexual behavior, grocers, humorous songs, and man-woman relationships

Cover design, Flora's Feast, a Masque of Flowers, with text and illustrations by Walter Crane. Date: 1895

The Ault & Wiborg company , Trees, Roosters, Printing industry

Invitation to the Batory Ball in Brzuchowice of August 4, 1901 to the income of the People's University of Adam Mickiewicz with an illustration depicting the poet's bust by Pierre Jean David d'Angers (1788-1856) from 1845; Goldman, Artur (1869-1931); 1901 (1901-00-00-1901-00-00);

Murray Hill Hotel Testimonial to Joe Miller, Creator of "Joe Miller's Jests". 1943. Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. text. Menus. Rare Book Division

Design for Title Page Heading of 'The Scarlet Thorn' by John Burroughs, Harry Fenn, American, 1845-1911, Pen and black ink, brush and gray wash, graphite on off-white illustration board, Above the title, author and Initial letter (I) there is an arrangement of leaves, blossoms, berries and thorn branches labeled 'Washington Thorn' (lower left); 'White Thorn' (upper left); 'Apple Haw' (upper right), USA, 1892, graphic design, Drawing, Drawing

Leporellolatbum with recordings of Saint Petersburg; Souvenir the St. Petersbourg. Leporellolatbum in blue tire with the title in gold pressure on the front. Front and rear platform are decorated with geometric and leaf motifs in black and contain the name of the manufacturer and its locations. The rear bract is changing paper. The album contains 24 attached, fold-out cabinet photos. They are recordings of Saint Petersburg: streets, squares, palaces, churches, quays, monuments and statues.

Cover of Ave Maria by Franz Schubert circa 1930

Just a word for father too, Additional, A mother's love will always be the dearest thing on earth, First line: Just a word for father, dear old patient father, 1894, St. Louis, Publisher, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Keywords: Songs, Fathers, Love, Maternal, Paternal, 1 score (4 p.); 35 cm

Emil Kuehn German Restaurant and Buffet. Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. Menus. 1914. Rare Book Division

The Tiffin. 1948. Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. text. Menus. Rare Book Division

'The British Printer cover', 1919. Artist: William E Swain.

Look in my heart and see,' a song published in 1894 by Miles & Thompson in Boston. The piece features love songs and consists of 1 score (6 pages) with dimensions of 32 cm. The additional title is 'Who is it dreams of thee all the night,' and the first line begins with the same title

Frontispiece of Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 5 for a large orchestra

INFORMAL BEEFSTEAK DINNER held by CHICAGO PIANO AND ORGAN ASSOCIATION at CHICAGO ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (OTHER (CLUB);). Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. Menus. 1908. Rare Book Division. Singers, Pianists

Partitura musical de "Swanee", de George Gershwin, editada en Nueva York, 1930.

The early owl, 1893. Additional, An owl once lived in a hollow tree, too hoot. First line., 1893., New York. Publisher, Hamilton S. Gordon. Songs, Owls., 1 score (10 p.); 34 cm

Just to be with you, 1900. Additional, Oft times when the day is fading. First line Tell me once again you love me. First line of chorus., 1900., Chicago. Publisher, The Albright Music Co. Songs, Love songs, Waltzes, Man-woman relationships., 1 score (6 p.) ; 34 cm

He never cares to wander from his own fireside, or, There's no place like home, sweet home, 1892, New York, Publisher, Frank Tousey's Publishing House, 1 score (6 p.); 36 cm, The document features the title 'He never cares to wander from his own fireside, or, There's no place like home, sweet home,' published in 1892 by Frank Tousey's Publishing House in New York. The score includes lyrics that emphasize the comfort of home and family life

Grand march resurrection, Front cover. Sheet music covers, Photographs, Portraits. 1901. Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Manuscripts, Archives and Rare Books Division

Chinese mother goose rhymes.. Headland, Isaac Taylor, 1859-1942. text. Advertising, Posters. 1900. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Art & Architecture Collection. Publishing industry, Posters, American, Book & magazine posters

Gypsy Love Song, 1898. Additional, Slumber on my little gypsy sweetheart. First line of chorus The birds of the forest are calling for thee. Published in New York and Chicago by M. Witmark & Sons. The work includes themes of gypsy culture, lullabies, love songs, and man-woman relationships., 1 score (8 pages); 35 cm

Pamphlet from 1916 titled 'Rhaetian Railway'.

Use Wistar's Balsam of wild cherry for coughs, hoarseness, sore throat, asthma, croup. For consumption, bronchitis, influenza, whooping coughs. , Patent medicines, 19th Century American Trade Cards

Town Hall program featuring Anahid Ajemian with her violin. 1946. text. Fliers (Printed matter). Music Division. Ajemian, Anahid

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