Glass tumbler, London Midland & Scottish Railway

Made:
1923-1948 in unknown
maker:
London Midland & Scottish Railway Company and Unknown

Tumbler, glass, London Midland & Scottish Railway, plain, "L.M.S." etched in glass. Unknown maker.

Before convenient packaging was invented, station refreshment rooms 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 and crockery were embellished with the company name to help prevent losses and theft.

Details

Category:
Passenger Comforts
Object Number:
1986-8759
Materials:
glass
Measurements:
overall: 114 mm 69 mm,
type:
tumbler
credit:
British Rail, Stable Block