Exceptional antique silk wedding menu commemorating the marriage of Ferdinand Van de Velden and Maria Van den Bossche, on 6 February 1896.

Exceptional antique silk wedding menu commemorating the marriage of Ferdinand Van de Velden and Maria Van den Bossche, celebrated on 6 February 1896.

Printed entirely on silk and finished with elegant fringed borders, this rare Belle Époque banquet menu offers a fascinating glimpse into upper-class dining and social customs in late nineteenth-century Belgium.

The menu lists an elaborate wedding banquet featuring oysters, fish, poultry, game, desserts and an extensive selection of wines including Champagne and Château wines. Such luxurious silk menus were produced in very limited numbers for distinguished guests and were often kept as treasured souvenirs of important family celebrations.

A beautiful and highly decorative piece combining textile craftsmanship, social history and antique ephemera.

Perfect for collectors of:
Antique wedding memorabilia
Victorian and Belle Époque ephemera
Silk and textile collectibles
Historic menus and gastronomy
Belgian historical documents
24 x 15 cm