Vtg Late 1940s ARNAUD\'S Restaurant Menu New Orleans French Quarter Creole Paper For Sale

Vtg Late 1940s ARNAUD\'S Restaurant Menu New Orleans French Quarter Creole PaperAn authentic, original vintage multi-page folio menu from the world-famous Arnaud’s Restaurant in New Orleans. This specific printing dates right to the turn of the decade (circa 1949-1950), capturing the classic post-WWII golden era of New Orleans Creole fine dining with fascinating historic price points (such as $1.00 Sirloin Steaks, $1.50 Oysters Rockefeller, and $0.20 local Jax, Regal, or Dixie beers).The reverse side features the classic \"Philosophy of Dining\" essay signed by the restaurant\'s legendary founder, Count Arnaud Cazenave, who passed away in 1948. This version was printed under the early management of his daughter, Germaine Cazenave Wells, making it a wonderful piece of culinary history. It is a fantastic collectible for fans of Louisiana history, vintage culinary ephemera, or historic French Quarter memorabilia.Please view all photos carefully for a full visual assessment. This menu was actively used in-house by patrons and features a permanent, continuous horizontal fold crease directly across the center from being historically stored or carried flat. It exhibits standard, mild edge-toning and soft corners consistent with an authentic 75+ year-old paper item. The internal text and cover graphics remain beautifully bold, sharp, and highly legible. Item in the photos is the exact item you are offerding on and will receive upon purchase. Thanks and happy offerding!