My Dad's (1899-1950) favorite.
Veal Cutlets (1881) Pepper and salt 1 pint of fine powdered cracker 2 eggs 1/2 cup milk Lard Pound cutlets well with a rolling-pin or potato masher: Wash and dry them on a clean towel. Season with pepper and salt. Have ready a pint of fine powdered cracker, seasoned with salt and pepper. Whisk 2 eggs with 1/2 cup of milk. Pour over the cutlets. Take 1 at a time and place in the crumbs. Pat well with the back of a spoon. (in order to make the cracker adhere close to the meat) Put them into hot lard, and fry slowly: (until well done and handsomely browned on both sides)