Ceramic milk jug

Ceramic milk jug, Hotels Executive - Cars, 1 pint, cream earthenware, LMS Hotels rosebud printed design with gilded edges, from Hudson House, York, 1900-1985. Overall: 87 mm x 120 mm x 91 mm (dia. base).

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.