Original vintage dinner menu from the Matson Lines ocean liner s.s. Mariposa, dated Wednesday, September 18, 1957, while en route from Pago Pago to Honolulu. This striking mid-century piece features a full-colour illustrated Tahiti cover credited to renowned Matson Lines artist Louis Macouillard, depicting a romantic South Pacific scene with Polynesian figures, palm trees, outrigger canoe, lagoon waters and a sailing vessel against dramatic island peaks. Inside is a complete multi-course dinner menu listing cocktails, soups, fish, entrées, roasts, vegetables, desserts, cheeses and beverages, finished with Matson Lines branding. A superb example of 1950s ocean liner travel ephemera, highly desirable to collectors of Matson Lines memorabilia, mid-century illustration, tiki and South Seas décor.
Dimensions:
30 cm high × 23 cm wide
Approx. 11.8″ × 9.1″
⚙️ Condition:
Vintage – used. Good overall condition with light age toning and minor handling wear consistent with age. No major tears or damage observed.
📋 Item Specifics:
• Type: Dinner menu
• Shipping Line: Matson Lines
• Ship: s.s. Mariposa
• Date: September 18, 1957
• Artist: Louis Macouillard
• Theme: Tahiti / South Pacific
• Era: 1950s
• Material: Printed paper
• Original/Reproduction: Original
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