I'll readily admit that I don't much go in for St. Patrick's Day--I'm not Irish, Catholic, a drinker or a big fan of the color green so there's just not that much in it for me. My love for ephemera knows no bounds however, which is why I picked up this little treat several years ago at a garage sale.
This little card must have been given to passengers who flew United Airlines on St. Patrick's Day in 1966. It lists the menu served onboard the flight (click to enlarge). Considering that we're lucky to even get a package of pretzels and half a cup of Diet Coke on flights these days, it certainly sounds like quite a spread!
There is even a little pale green chenille & tulle shamrock to be tucked one's buttonhole! They certainly thought of everything, didn't they?
This little card must have been given to passengers who flew United Airlines on St. Patrick's Day in 1966. It lists the menu served onboard the flight (click to enlarge). Considering that we're lucky to even get a package of pretzels and half a cup of Diet Coke on flights these days, it certainly sounds like quite a spread! 
There is even a little pale green chenille & tulle shamrock to be tucked one's buttonhole! They certainly thought of everything, didn't they?
That is so sweet. And, 1966 was a good year if I do say myself. I was not quite born yet, but I was in gestation.
ReplyDeleteHappy Sivinteenth O' March!
That is so fun!
ReplyDeleteYou always seem to find the coolest things!
That's a sweet little treasure there. Without that kind of evidence nobody would believe how civilized air travel used to be.
ReplyDeleteMUST have been First Class!!!
ReplyDeleteThat is really cute!
ReplyDeleteI dont know what I am... I'm adopted, but Mike's family is of Irish & Italian decent. Their last name is Brennan. I never thought about Irish first names until Morgan came along though.
I'm with you on St. Patrick's Day. I like having corned beef and cabbage, but any holiday that consists mostly of goofy hats and excess alcohol (see also New Year's Eve)isn't going to be one of my favorites.
ReplyDeleteCute, cute, cute! I love the menu. Anyone know what chili mayonnaise is, though? Sounds interesting.
ReplyDeleteYour St. patty's Day menu is so neat and what a great find. Definitely nothing like that around now!
ReplyDeleteHowdy Heidi! If you lived in the south, do you live in the south? they would love to say that to you. At least when I lived in TX, people loved to say that to me! Seriously though, I have tagged you on my blog today, and hope that when you have time, you will visit and play along!
ReplyDelete:)Heidi
what am I talking about, you live in CO! (I have lived there too!) silly me...I need more coffee!
ReplyDelete:)Heidi
It's just darling, and best of all, it has the date. What a great find.
ReplyDeleteThat is really adorable! No wonder you love it so much!
ReplyDeleteOh wow, what a find! My husband works (well, sort of - he's furloughed) for United so I'm always looking for goodies. That by far beats anything I've got.
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