New Year's 1884 - Printed Menu Napkin

United States, 1884. Fine; small wrinkles only, not affecting text.. A delectable 1884 New Year's party napkin printed with the event's menu, which includes a variety of drinks, cakes, tropical fruits, nuts, meats, ices and sundries. Each category has its own amusing line or two of verse. For "Candies", it is "Sweets to the Sweet"; and for "Wines", it is "Drink to me only with thine eyes, And I will pledge with mine; Or leave a kiss, but in the cup, And I'll not look for wine."

Napkin (17.5" x 13") printed in brown and black on recto. Of note pickles and turnips listed under Tropical Fruits