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Menu Collection
Title
Menu Collection
Description
This collection was created as a result of inspiration gained from the menu collection of our hotel's famous matrie d, Oscar Tschirky, which began over a century ago. Some of these menus are from Oscar's menu collection, while others are from various records in the Waldorf Archive's administrative files. "These menus are not only reminiscent of sumptuous and glorious dinners, but of equally glorious friends and historical occasions."
Date
2015
Collection Items
An April Fool's Day Feast
A personal menu created by Oscar of the Waldorf for George Boldt and guests of his April Fools' dinner hosted in his private apartment at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel.
Le Menu
A handwoven, silk menu created for an extravagant dinner party held at the Waldorf Astoria on the 4th of March, 1909. It is unclear what event this menu was created for, but it features unique French dishes that were quite popular in the…
A dinner menu and invitation for American Playwright, Mr. Augustus Thomas
This menu and invitation was created for a private dinner party held at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel on December 9, 1908. There is no further indication of what was being celebrated at this event.
A Fete Fit for a Librarian
This menu was created in honor of the "Twenty-Fixth" annual dinner for the The New York Library Club. The humorous way of designing this menu is quite fitting for librarians!
A Dempsey & Carroll Hand Crafted Dinner Invitation
Though the hosts of the event are unknown, this historic dinner party menu was hand crafted by the famous engravers, Dempsey & Carroll of New York City. This menu dates from the original Waldorf Hotel; the Astoria Hotel did not even exist at this…
The 24 Karat Club Victory Dinner
The Victory Dinner for the 24 Karat Club was hosted at the Waldorf Astoria and some of the jewelry industry's most innovative members were in attendance. This dinner was hosted as a way to celebrate the US victory of WWII.
The Automobile Club of America Annual Banquet
This Dempsey & Carroll event program and menu is from the Twelfth Annual banquet of the Automobile Club of America. The Automobile Club of America was the precursor to what is known today as "Triple A" or "AAA." Due to the sensitive state of this…
Luncheon for General Charles De Gaulle
Hosted in the Grand Ballroom of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, this famous luncheon was the moment in which General deGaulle delivered a speech on conflicts in Europe as a result of WWII. He proclaimed "We are not afraid of peace."