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Menu design -- United States -- History -- 20th century

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 284 Collections and/or Records:

The Outrigger menu [fourth variant], undated

 Item — Box 8, Folder: 3
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-8-3-010
Scope and Contents

The Outrigger, Hotel Benjamin Franklin, Seattle, Washington. Created by famed Trader Vic.

Illustrated menu and pages inside.

Menu lists tiki-inspired dishes, cocktails, wine, and spirits.

This item has been determined as a "fourth variant" because the food and drink prices are higher than past variants.

Dates: undated

The Outrigger menu [second variant], undated

 Item — Box 8, Folder: 3
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-8-3-008
Scope and Contents

The Outrigger, Hotel Benjamin Franklin, Seattle, Washington. Created by famed Trader Vic.

Illustrated cover and illustrations inside.

Lists tiki-inspired dishes, cocktails, wines, and spirits.

This menu is determined to be a "second variant" because the prices of food and drinks are slightly higher than the first variant.

Dates: undated

The Outrigger menu [third variant], undated

 Item — Box 8, Folder: 3
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-8-3-009
Scope and Contents

The Outrigger, Hotel Benjamin Franklin, Seattle, Washington. Created by famed Trader Vic.

Illustrated cover and menu pages inside. Included is a wine list for The Camlin, "Seattle's Distinguished Hotel".

Menu lists tiki-inspired dishes, cocktails, wines, and spirits.

This item has been determined as a "third variant" because the food and drink prices are higher than past variants.

Dates: undated

The Polynesia dinner menu, undated

 Item — Box 8, Folder: 4
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-8-4-008
Scope and Contents

The Polynesia. Pier 51, Seattle, Washington.

Color illustrated menu is yellow to indicate the dinner offerings. Lists hors d'oeuvres, salads, dinner offerings such as seafoods, Japanese dishes, and desserts.

Dates: undated

The Polynesia drinks menu, undated

 Item — Box 8, Folder: 4
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-8-4-009
Scope and Contents

The Polynesia, located on Pier 51, Seattle, Washington.

Cover illustration is in red to indicate the drinks list. Includes wines, cocktails, tiki drinks, and hors d'oeuvres.

Dates: undated

The Polynesian Room drinks list , undated

 Item — Box 8, Folder: 4
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-8-4-010
Scope and Contents

The Polynesian Room, Kau Kau Restaurant, Seattle, Washington.

Illustrated with a statue on the cover. Lists spirits, wine, cocktails, beer, tiki drinks, cordials, and hors d'oeuvres.

Dates: undated

The Prime Rib menu, undated

 Item — Box 8, Folder: 4
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-8-4-013
Scope and Contents

The Prime Rib menu, Portland, Oregon. "Davey's Locker, The Prime Rib, and Eddie's: Portland's Family of Fine Restaurants"

White menu with gold lettering and illustrations. Menu lists steak dinners and steak and seafood specials.

Dates: undated

The Rainier Club dinner menu, 1961-11-07

 Item — Box 8, Folder: 5
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-8-5-001
Scope and Contents

The Rainier Club, Seattle, Washington. Founded in 1888.

Cover is illustrated with a black and white photograph of the building.

Menu lists a la carte menu items, as well as a selective dinner page that can be removed for each new day's menu.

Dates: 1961-11-07

The Rainier Club lunch menu, 1958-04-15

 Item — Box 8, Folder: 5
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-8-5-002
Scope and Contents

The Rainier Club, Seattle, Washington. Founded in 1888.

Cover is illustrated with a photograph of the building.

Menu lists a la carte suggestions and a la carte lunch options. An attachment card lists "special luncheon" options, and wishes several listed members happy birthday.

Dates: 1958-04-15

The Red Carpet [first variation], undated

 Item — Box 8, Folder: 5
Identifier: 1975-002-6.1-8-5-004
Scope and Contents

The Red Carpet, a Clark Restaurant. Research indicates location in Seattle, Washington.

Illustrated menu cover with image of a heraldic trumpeter.

Menu lists wines, salads, and steak and seafood dinners. This item has been determined to be an earlier variant based on food prices.

Dates: undated