This saucer, teacup, and sugar bowl were part of children’s tea sets. A whole set would usually have included a sugar bowl and cover, a teapot, several cups and saucers, and sometimes a creamer. In the late 19th century the price for these small sets was anywhere from 10 cents for the simple undecorated pieces to as much as $1.75 for the elegantly patterned pieces. While salesmen did go door to door with small scale versions of tableware to show potential customers, the small undecorated bowl was also likely used as a toy. These pieces were found in the backyards of 40 Natoma and 41, 43, and 45 Minna streets.