Menu: On board the S.S. Chusan
Object
Menu
Production date
1951
Object number
2024.143
Physical Description
Rectangular portrait dark cream coloured. Black printed text. Blue coat of arms top centre. The recipient's name is handwritten on the top right in green ink. Reverse is plain.
Object history
This menu shows the meal offered to Kidar Singh Sharma on his journey from Mumbai to London in 1951. In a postcard to his family in Clapton (2024.151) he said the food on board was very good, so this is a an example of what he was enjoying.
Associated Organisation
P & O Ferries (Subject of)
Associated Person
Jamdagni, Kidar Singh (Mr) (Used by)
Material
Card
Dimension
Width: 126mm
Height: 203mm
Height: 203mm
Credit line
From the Jamdagni family archive
On display?
No
Inscription
vegetarian Menu
Dinner
Creme Marianne
Tomato and Potato Curry with Rice
Saute of Mixed Vegetables au Beurre
Spinach en Branch
Potatoes - Puree / Roast
French Beans
Salad
Flan of Apricots
Glace Meringue
Dessert
Coffee
S.S. "Chusan"
Saturday, Oct. 13th 1951
Dinner
Creme Marianne
Tomato and Potato Curry with Rice
Saute of Mixed Vegetables au Beurre
Spinach en Branch
Potatoes - Puree / Roast
French Beans
Salad
Flan of Apricots
Glace Meringue
Dessert
Coffee
S.S. "Chusan"
Saturday, Oct. 13th 1951
