038 Original Hand Painted Polar Restaurant Menu Signed Ac

This is an original hand-painted polar route restaurant menu from February 24th, 1952, celebrating the inauguration of flights between the Far East and Europe via the North Pole. The menu details a classic mid-century meal and features a charming illustration signed “AC”. A unique collectible for aviation enthusiasts and ephemera collectors.

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Categories: Antiques, Collectibles & Curios, Kitchen & Dining Tags: 1950s ephemera, airline memorabilia, Arctic Collectibles, Polar Route, Signed Menu, Vintage Menu

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Vintage Polar Route Menu

This is a charming and rare original menu from February 24th, 1952, commemorating the inauguration of the new polar route between the Far East and Europe. The menu, titled “Polar Menu”, details a meal of Roast Young Turkey Chipolata, Potatoes Parisienne, Garden Green Salad, Cheese and Crackers, North Pole Surprise, and Coffee. It features a delightful hand-painted illustration depicting scenes of arctic life and travel, signed “AC” in the lower right corner.

Condition and Collectibility

The menu shows signs of age and handling, consistent with its vintage. It is presented within a simple frame, and a small label with handwritten notes is affixed to the upper corner. This piece of ephemera would be a wonderful addition to a collection of airline memorabilia, vintage menus, or arctic exploration artifacts, and is of particular interest due to the original artwork and signature.

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