Christmas Day Dinner Menu from OPHIR, 1897

In: Christmas at Sea; Part of our Seasonal Selections gallery

Date:
Christmas Day 1897

Medium:
Relief printed on card with over printing.

Description:
Christmas in the First Class Saloon was a feast of foie gras and roast pheasant followed by the more traditional christmas pudding and mince pies. Dinner was accompanied by a "programme of music" including "The Roast Beef of Old England", festive hymns and a cornet solo of "The Star of Bethlehem".

Featured Ship:
OPHIR (1891)

Shipping Line:
ORIENT STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY LTD.