UNIVERSITY of GLASGOW

The Corresponence of James McNeil Whistler
Home > On-line Edition > Transcription/Database Record

the on-line edition

System Number: 06955
Date: 13 December [1877][1]
Author: JW
Place: [London]
Recipient: [none]
Repository: Glasgow University Library
Call Number: MS Whistler W944
Document Type: ADS

Dec. 13.

[butterfly signature]


Rougets[2] -
   Poulet - sauce blanche -
      Jambon -
         Tourte aux framboises -

Café -


This document is protected by copyright.

Notes:

1.  13 December [1877]
Whistler bought mullet from John S. Charles (fl. 1876-1887), fishmonger in Pimlico, London [more], on 13 December 1877 (#08848). Date confirmed by comparison of butterfly signature, writing and paper with other menus.

2.  Rougets
The menu, written in French, consisted of mullet, chicken with white sauce, ham, strawberry tart and coffee.