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Object number93.72.1
Date1897
MediumSilk; Paper; Cloth
Credit LineGift of Helen Clay Frick
DescriptionRectangular dinner menu covered in off-white silk satin, decorated with coat of arms of Pennsylvania and the U.S. Paper inside has menu in gold lettering, on left 30 distinguished guests. On right, 10 course menu. Last page shows watercolor of blue and white tureen, with Tiffany's signature below.Dimensions6.75 x 5.5 in. (17.1 x 14 cm)
Inscriptions"DINNER TO / THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. MCKINLEY / AT CAIRNCARQUE / NOVEMBER 3RD 1897 / MRS. FRICK".
MarksOn back page: "Tiffany & Co.".
Historical NotesA menu from the dinner held for President McKinley at the home of Robert Pitcairn and his wife. This menu was used by Adalaide Frick, wife of Henry Clay Frick. It was donated by Helen Clay Frick in 1956.
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