china milk jug, "DURALING" Super vitrified Grindley Hotel Ware et al, hygeienic cafe milk jug, Early 20th Century 1920's

Historical information

The Hygeienic Cafe was conducted by Mrs. H. Bartlett in the late 1930's. It was popular with farmers who patronised it on market days. Many wedding receptions were held in this cafe It was sited near Blane's Newsagency in Murray St.

Significance

One of very few peices of china from this popular Colac cafe remaining in existance. Cafe closed during WW2

Physical description

This milk jug is made of vitrified English china. Colour- White with blue markings.

Inscriptions & markings

Elaborate H/B with banner and name beneath lined rim and handle.No 357 (Society No.) and makers markings on base.

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