Glass tumbler, London Midland & Scottish Railway

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

Tumbler, glass, London Midland & Scottish Railway, moulded star pattern on base, "L.M.S." banner etched on glass.

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.

Details

Category:
Passenger Comforts
Object Number:
1994-7806
Materials:
glass
Measurements:
overall: 85 mm 67 mm,
type:
tumbler
credit:
British Rail, Clapham

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