5k menus from the New York Public Library’s Buttolph Collection (1880-1920)(pudding.cool)
375 points by xbryanx 21 hours ago | 96 comments
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HN Discussion:
  • Sharing tangential historical or cultural trivia related to menus and food traditions
  • Appreciation for the collection's historical insights into food trends and dish categories
  • Recommending related resources or curated companion content to explore the menus
  • Fascination with economic and pricing aspects of historical menus
  • Interest in the typography and printing techniques used in the menus