From the Collection of Douglas McChristian Cup Object# 2019.1.484 Model 1874 Tin Cup When a model or pattern date is mentioned in regard to an object, that does not necessarily mean that is the date of its creation or use.…

From the Collection of Douglas McChristian Forks Object#s 2019.1.505 & 2019.1.715 The army issued no tableware until the late 1880s. Companies were forced to purchase their own pieces, usually from commercial sources. Plain items were preferred due to cost but…