Two 1 pint milk jugs

Railway tableware: 2 milk jugs, 1 pint, cream earthenware, `LMS Hotels rosebud pattern', HE Cars, from Hudson House, York, various companies, 1900-1985

Before convenient packaging was invented, station refreshment rooms, hotels and dining cars served food and drink in silverware and fine china. All sets needed to match and could not be used if chipped or incomplete. Cups, cutlery and crockery were embellished with the company name to help prevent losses and theft.