Manufacturer: Mayer China
User: Crescent Company Café and Rathskeller
Pattern name: Burton
Date of examples: mid-1930s

Times-Herald Apr. 21, 1934

Advertisement in the Times-Herald 1934

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Notes: The Crescent Café at 723 Fourteenth Street, N.W. in the District of Columbia opened in 1933. According to a notice in the April 21, 1934, edition of the Times-Herald (shown above): "The Crescent Café, at 723 Fourteenth St. announces the opening of their new Rathskeller. The resort is described as an informal nook, with easy chairs, colorful wall decorations and subdued lights. A hostess will be on hand to see to your comfort."

In January 1946, the Times-Herald reported: "The Crescent Café, currently tenant at 723 Fourteenth St. N.W. is preparing to move into the premises at 1340 New York Ave. N.W."

The last mention of the Crescent Café was in October 1957; when it actually closed is not known.

White body platter with Mayer's Burton pattern on the rim placed on the verge. The Burton pattern consists of stylized burgundy red tulips with gray leaves interspersed with what looks like sunflower heads with burgundy red centers. At the top of the platter is the cafe's logo – a black crescent moon shape with white tips and the words "Crescent Company" inside. In the circle formed by the crescent – or C – are the stylized letters A F E in a red and white Old English font.

Source:
Times-Herald 1934 – advertisements about the Crescent Cafe

Contributors:
Elizabeth Goff – platter photos
Kathleen Lathom – cup photos
Steph Carr – ID and matchbook photo
Ed Phillips – author