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A Masterpiece of Weimar-Era Graphic ArtOffered here is an original, beautifully preserved lunch menu from the Norddeutscher Lloyd (NDL) liner SS Berlin, dated July 31, 1929. This piece is a quintessential example of the "Golden Age" of ocean liners, captured just months before the 1929 stock market crash changed travel forever.
The Artist: Bernd SteinerThe cover features a stunning, vibrant Art Deco illustration by the renowned German graphic artist Bernd Steiner. Steiner is celebrated among maritime collectors for his ability to blend whimsical, tropical motifs with the sophisticated elegance of 1920s high society. His signature is visible in the plate.
Menu Highlights:The interior features a comprehensive "Lunch à la Carte" (Gabelfrühstück) presented in both German and English. Dishes include period delicacies such as Smoked Westphalian Ham, Roast Long Island Duck, and Saddle of Veal Marietta.
