PITCHER
[Food Service Tools and Equipment]

Accession Number: 1973.72.0

Physical Description: Silver-plated pitcher made by the International Silver Company for the Dining Car Service of the Atchison, Topeka, & Santa Fe Railway Company.

History of Object: According to the donor, this pitcher was used by the Atchison, Topeka, & Santa Fe Railway Company.

Date: Between 1890 and 1920

Dimensions (in cm): 26.50 (H) 16.50 (W) 28.00 (D)

Marks/Inscriptions: [engraved on bottom] MERIDEN B. CO. / INTERNATIONAL S. CO. / S001176 / A.T.& S.F. RY.

Index Terms

Associations and Subjects

Theme/topic: Dinners and dining
Use, Place of: Restaurants
Use, Place of: Railroad dining cars
Origin, Place of: Meriden (Conn.)
Business / Organization: Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway Company

Creators and Contributors

International Silver Company

Status: Cataloged

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