The class divide Life on board was different for the social classes, even down to the cups and plates they would drink from and eat off. The wealthy first-class passengers were given silver service for their meals, but in second and third class, it was a different story. A white third-class mug is simple and sturdy, with a bright red White Star logo. A second-class plate has a pretty blue floral decoration and looks a little finer. But a first-class dinner plate is made of more delicate china. It has a gold trim and, under the light, you can catch a glimpse of an intricate garland pattern. "Third-class passengers would have probably handled the china themselves, so it was definitely meant to be much more stable and much more roughly handled than the other china," explains Tomasina.
