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Vintage Santa Fe Railway / Fred Harvey Dining Car Menus – Lot of 5Up for sale is a beautiful collection of 5 original, vintage dining car menus issued by the Santa Fe Railroad in cooperation with Fred Harvey Service. These specific menus feature a vintage print date code confirming they were issued on December 11, 1955, during the golden era of the streamlined Super Chief passenger train.This lot features two distinct iconic artwork series:
- Native American Art Series (3 Menus) - Front covers feature vibrant color reproductions of oil paintings by famed Taos Society artist E. Irving Couse, N.A. The backs contain short educational histories regarding the imagery. Included designs are:
- The Blanket Weaver
- Kachina Doll
- The Arrow Maker
- Grand Canyon National Park Series (2 Menus) - Front covers display panoramic landscape prints of the South Rim Grand Canyon of Arizona by artist William Robinson Leigh. The backs provide historical and descriptive prose detailing the landmark.
Interior Details:
All five menus feature identical, beautifully preserved vintage typography layouts inside, separating the formal prix-fixe Table d Hote Dinner from the extensive A La Carte selection. Notable period items listed include a Charcoal Broiled Sirloin Steak for $5.25 and a half-bottle split of California Table Wine for 75 cents.Condition:
Nice vintage, pre-owned condition. The cards show light, natural age-toning and yellowing on the borders and back text panels. There are no heavy vertical folds, creases through the artwork, or major stains. There are some minor penciil markings and small stains present. One Grand Canyon menu has pencil marks shown on the bottom of the menu. See pictures for details. Please review the front, back, and interior photos provided to evaluate the precise cosmetic condition before purchasing.