Description
This postcard features the United States Hotel in Boston. The dinner menu is detailed on the front. Dated Sunday, October 22, 1905.
Front Text (verbatim):
THE UNITED STATES HOTEL, BOSTON, MASS.
DINNER
BLUE POINT OYSTERS ON HALF SHELL
Puree of Capon a la Reine
Celery
Iced Cucumbers
Boiled Leg of Spring Lamb with carrots
Boiled Sugar Cured Ham with spinach
Saute of Spring Chicken a la Duxelle
Potted Stall-fed Pigeon, Demidoff
Groustades of Fresh Mushrooms
French Pancakes, port wine sauce
Roast Fillet of Beef a la Portuguese
Roast Philadelphia Chicken stuffed, giblet sauce
Roast Domestic Duckling, apple sauce
LALLA ROOKH PUNCH
Roast Haunch of Venison, currant jelly
Saratoga Potatoes
Waldorf Astoria Salad
Boiled Potatoes
Boiled Sweet Potatoes
Boiled Hominy
Boiled Onions
Parsnips in cream
String Beans
Cauliflower
Spinach
BAKED INDIAN PUDDING
Apple Pie
Harrison Cake
Macaroon Ice Cream
Gustard Pie
Sponge Cake
Champagne Jelly
FRUIT
Crackers
American, Swiss and Roquefort Cheese
Coffee
Back Text (verbatim):
Miss Nellie M. Delano,
Bucksport,
Maine
