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This listing features a highly collectible original vintage 1949 oversized menu from The Anchor Sea Food House. Located near Carnegie Hall, The Anchor was a destination for "Alimentary Adventurers" and theater-goers alike. This piece is a standout for its vibrant, seafaring-themed illustrations and comprehensive period culinary and cocktail offerings.
Listing Highlights:
• Iconic Nautical Cover Art: Features a stunning, full-color illustration by artist Waller Miles, depicting a salty sea captain carrying a wooden bucket of fresh lobster and fish, framed by a massive white anchor and seagulls.
• Precisely Dated History: The included original "Club Luncheons" insert is explicitly dated Tuesday, January 11, 1949, providing a perfect chronological anchor for collectors.
• Expansive Period Fare: The massive interior panels feature everything from "Anchor Specialties" like Bouillabaisse Marseillaise ($3.00) and Lobster a l’Americaine to maritime classics like Fresh Florida Pompano en Papillote.
• Whimsical Mid-Century Graphics: The interior is filled with charming illustrations of anthropomorphic sea life, sailors, and treasure chests, accompanied by "Fish Stories" and nautical lore.
• Comprehensive Wine & Cocktail List: The back cover features a legendary drink list including Martinis (45¢), Pink Ladys (60¢), and a massive selection of Scotches, Bourbons, and imported Cordials.
• Historical Location: Prominently lists its address at 200 West 57th Street, a prime location in the heart of mid-century Manhattan.
Key Details:
• Establishment: The Anchor Sea Food House.
• Location: 200 West 57th Street, New York City, NY.
• Date: January 11, 1949.
• Format: Large format bi-fold menu on heavy cardstock with original paper luncheon insert.
• Theme: New York City Local History, Nautical Americana, Mid-Century Modern Graphics, Vintage Cocktail Culture.
Condition Note: Please view photos to assess condition and feel free to ask any questions you have.
Keywords: Vintage Restaurant Menu, The Anchor NYC, 57th Street Manhattan, New York City History, 1940s Ephemera, Nautical Art, Waller Miles Artist, Seafood Menu, Vintage Cocktail Menu, Antique Advertising, Culinary History, Junk Journal, Paper Americana, 1949 Decor.
