Mug for Soldiers & Sailors Buffet, York Station

Mug, ceramic, North Eastern Railway, white with black printed logo "Soldiers & Sailors Buffet York Station". Overall: 103 mm x 127 mm x 95 mm, 0.3kg

Special buffets were set up at large stations during the First and Second World Wars to cater for soldiers and sailors undertaking often long and difficult journeys: the buffets were staffed by female volunteers. Not all mugs were returned. During the Second World War some were reported to have travelled as far as North Africa.

Details

Category:
Passenger Comforts
Object Number:
1997-9298
Materials:
ceramic (unspecified)
Measurements:
overall: 103 mm x 127 mm 95 mm, .3kg
type:
mug