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This is most likely a lunch menu that was served at the college. Class of 1900

Held on Valentines Day, this dinner shows a typical turn of the century menu, yet one that show fewer course than its Nineteenth century predecessors,

This menu represents a class reunion, note the use of "ices" which were in vogue. Fabulous photos may be found here: http://www.mtholyoke.edu/~dalbino/photos/wellesley1886/

This is a design triumph, playing with the blues of water and gilding, appropriate for what came to be called the Gilded Age.The Galt House Ho tel is still in operation http://www.galthouse.com/About-Us/About.asp

An association image that use Ben Franklin to show the power of electricity.

This menu commemorates the Single Tax movement and the birth of Thomas Jefferson. Note the program attached that includes speeches and single tax songs.

This "social session" celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Reading Brewing Company (1886-1976) Note the oyster cover on the menu.

This menu is significant for both its food and historical references,it references the San Francisco Delmonicos location and also includes a record of the program. Note the speech referencing rural free delivery and the growth of mail in California…

This menu and program illustrates how important it can be to determine the real provenance of a menu. The Chicago Athletic Association was a private club with Marshall Field, William Wrigley and others as members. It appears that the Piano and…

This menu shows the growth of the American railroad, as St. Paul celebrates the completion of the line. The five course menu looks ahead to the complex multiple courses that were to follow by the turn of the century.