Name/Title
Jewel Tea Co. dishesEntry/Object ID
2025.289.5Description
Jewel Tea Co. dishes: creamer, sugar bowl with lid, coffee mug, and hot plate. Decorated in the "Autumn Leaf" pattern. Manufactured by the Hall china company from 1933 to 1976.Context
Story: "I have a very large collection of dishes that are generally referred to as the "Jewel Tea" dishes. My collection dates back 3 generations. My grandmother Ella Dudzinski, mother Ruth Klemp, and myself, Judith Klemp Maguire, all were visited by the Jewel Tea Truck carrying tea, coffee and groceries. You could set your schedule for deliveries weekly, bi-monthly or monthly. Purchases were calculated with accumulating "points" towards purchasing additional groceries. However, the beautiful "Jewel Tea" dishes were presented as an opportunity to collect individual items and build a full set of dishes. This was a way for new brides to manage their budget and select their own personal set of "fine dinnerware." All 3 generations lived in Ripon where the Jewel Tea Truck delivered door to door."Acquisition
Accession
2025.289Source or Donor
Judith Klemp MaguireAcquisition Method
DonationLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Set, TablewareNomenclature Sub-Class
Food Service SetsNomenclature Class
Food Service T&ENomenclature Category
Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials