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CollectionGB 286: Sambourne Family Archive
MakerTenniel; John (1820-1914); illustrator, graphic humourist and political cartoonist (sketch by)
Date13 Mar 1895
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DescriptionHand inscribed on front 'Menu/ 13th March 1895/Huitres/ Puree Palestine/ Printanier A La Royal/ Boiled Salmon and Shrimp Sauce. Fried Sole/ Boiled Aitch Bone of Beef/ New Carrots, Mashed Turnips and Potatoes./ Roast Capors Salad/ Poires au Ro[?]/ Murr[?] On J[?]' in purple ink within a printed repeat patterned border.
On the reverse of the menu is a pencil sketch of a dolphin by John Tenniel and the hand inscription by Linley sambourne 'Sketch of 'Dolphin' by Sir John Tenniel Wednesday March 13. 1895. at Punch Dinner it shows the shape of a classical dolphin.'
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