Plain white oval ceramic pap boat shaped invalid feeder; open handle with two raised bumps on back with spout pointing straight ahead in line with spout; without manufacturers marks; spout opening is part of body; base partially glazed.
Plain white oval ceramic pap boat shaped invalid feeder; open handle with two raised bumps on back with spout pointing straight ahead in line with spout; without manufacturers marks; spout opening is part of body; base partially glazed.
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Owned by Pat Blair, previously owned by her father.
Dates
1930
1950
circa 1930-1950
Material
porcelain: white
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-D1-3 Box #1
Length
16.3 cm
Width
6.0 cm.
Height
6.0 cm
Unit Of Measure
centimeters
Condition Remarks
Surface crack 2.0 cm long at opening small black dot in glaze on one side near base.
White ceramic boat shaped invalid cup with blue and black transfer design; hand painted gold accents; handle and spout are aligned, both facing forward; glazed bottom; no manufacturing marks; spout opening is part of body; circular shaped handle.
White ceramic boat shaped invalid cup with blue and black transfer design; hand painted gold accents; handle and spout are aligned, both facing forward; glazed bottom; no manufacturing marks; spout opening is part of body; circular shaped handle.
University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
Category
Patient Care
Home Health Care
Food, Fortified
Infant Nutrition
Classification
Patient Care
Home Health Care
Food, Fortified
Infant Nutrition
Accession Number
1982.23.1
Description
A white porcelain hemispherical cup with a loop handle to the right of a curved spout; ogee-edged half cover; there is a red cross outlined in black in overglaze on the half cover. Missing: 18 Sept 2018
A white porcelain hemispherical cup with a loop handle to the right of a curved spout; ogee-edged half cover; there is a red cross outlined in black in overglaze on the half cover. Missing: 18 Sept 2018
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; source: Dr. R. D. Lane of Toronto.
Maker's mark: "Victoria" over a crown with "Austria" underneath.
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-D7-9
Temporary Location
Missing: 18 Sept 2018
Dimension Notes
Length 7.0 cm x Diam. 9.6 cm
Copy Type
Original
Research Facts
This cup was used by Dr. Lane's aunt, E. N. Campbell, who was a nurse Lt. Col. in the RCAMC during World War I. The convex half cover is characteristic of 20th-century invalid cups; the curved spout is more common to the 20th century.
Round white cup style invalid feeder with rounded cover over opening with spout and handle at an angle; undecorated; stamped in green ink in base manufacturer's stamp.
Round white cup style invalid feeder with rounded cover over opening with spout and handle at an angle; undecorated; stamped in green ink in base manufacturer's stamp.
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Owned and used by Dr. Charles H. Bird or Dr. H. Godfrey Bird of Gananoque, Ontario.
Good condition, with a small bubble in the ceramic of the cup wall behind the handle, discoloured in dark brown as if a metal piece was inside the body; the spout has a very small chip from the rim
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Book
Reference Comments
"Aloe's Catalogue of Superior Surgical Instruments," A. S. Aloe Co., 189–, pp. 938 and 939 similar to item # 11006
Research Facts
Invalid feeders’ also known as sick cups are designed to provide liquid or semi solid nourishment in time of illness or incapacity. There are many different shapes for invalid feeders. Some of the shapes are defined as infant or invalid feeders, however it seems that each manufacture used both terms interchangeably depending on the market they are targeting.
Oval ceramic boat shaped invalid feeder; two part handle; handle is in line with the spout; spout opening is part of the body; opening without cover; partially glazed bottom; manufacturing country of origin on base
Oval ceramic boat shaped invalid feeder; two part handle; handle is in line with the spout; spout opening is part of the body; opening without cover; partially glazed bottom; manufacturing country of origin on base
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Originally owned and used by Mrs. Nancy C. Polson.
Invalid feeders’ also known as sick cups are designed to provide liquid or semi solid nourishment in time of illness or incapacity. There are many different shapes for invalid feeders. Some of the shapes are defined as infant or invalid feeders, however it seems that each manufacture used both terms interchangeably depending on the market they are targeting.
Round white cup style invalid feeder with rounded cover over opening with spout and handle at an angle; thin gold lines around perimeters; stamped in orange ink in base with manufacturer's stamp.; pimprinted 86 in base.
Round white cup style invalid feeder with rounded cover over opening with spout and handle at an angle; thin gold lines around perimeters; stamped in orange ink in base with manufacturer's stamp.; pimprinted 86 in base.
Base footprint not glazed; pointed glazed bump inside cup
Copy Type
original
Reference Types
Book
Reference Comments
"Aloe's Catalogue of Superior Surgical Instruments," A. S. Aloe Co., 189–, pp. 938 and 939 similar to item # 11006
Research Facts
Invalid feeders, also known as sick cups, are designed to provide liquid or semi solid nourishment in time of illness or incapacity. There are many different shapes for invalid feeders. Some of the shapes are defined as infant or invalid feeders, however it seems that each manufacture used both terms interchangeably depending on the market they are targeting.
University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
Category
Patient Care
Home Health Care
Food, Fortified
Infant Nutrition
Classification
Patient Care
Home Health Care
Food, Fortified
Infant Nutrition
Accession Number
1978.24.3
Description
Undecorated cream earthenware spouted invalid feeder with a double ogee-edged flat half cover; handle at direct angle to spout, micro crackle glaze, short and narrow spout; 12.8 cm diameter across top of opening.
Undecorated cream earthenware spouted invalid feeder with a double ogee-edged flat half cover; handle at direct angle to spout, micro crackle glaze, short and narrow spout; 12.8 cm diameter across top of opening.
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; source: Miss Helen Cronin of Toronto.
Dates
1890
1930
1890-1930
Material
ceramic: cream
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-D1-4
Length
15.6 cm
Width
15.4 cm
Height
7.3 cm
Unit Of Measure
centimeters
Condition Remarks
Minor stains; approx. 3.0 cm long stained crack in centre of base; approx. 4.0 cm long stained crack on side without handle; chip losses from rim of spout
Copy Type
Original
Research Facts
This item came from a drugstore in Northern Ontario (St. Mary's); Miss Cronin's father, an engineer, took over the drugstore in payment of a debt.
Oval pale blue ceramic boat shaped invalid feeder; body has horizontal shallow ribs to look like a mellon or squash style; raised curved handle with spiral decoration attached at top of body; oval opening; spout opening is part of body; without manufacturers marks; partially glazed base.
Oval pale blue ceramic boat shaped invalid feeder; body has horizontal shallow ribs to look like a mellon or squash style; raised curved handle with spiral decoration attached at top of body; oval opening; spout opening is part of body; without manufacturers marks; partially glazed base.
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Collected by Maryanne Szuck and Alice Roeder.
Dates
1930
1960
circa 1930-1960
Material
ceramic: blue
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-D1-3 Box #2
Length
13.8
Width
6.5 cm
Height
7.0
Unit Of Measure
centimeters
Condition Remarks
Shows wear on the bottom
Copy Type
original
Reference Types
Documents
Book
eBook
Internet
Reference Comments
Allison, Eileen Michael. Ceramic Invalid Feeders, Pap Boats, and Baby Bottles of the 19th & Twentieth Century. Canada: E. M. Allison, 1997.
Donor file
Research Facts
Collected by Maryanne Szuck and sister Alice Roeder, a retired nurse. The collection consists of various eras and types of invalid / infant feeders, infant milk bottles, medicine spoons, urinals and reference material.
Invalid feeders’ also known as sick cups are designed to provide liquid or semi solid nourishment in time of illness or incapacity. There are many different shapes for invalid feeders. Some of the shapes are defined as infant or invalid feeders, however it seems that each manufacture used both terms interchangeably depending on the market they are targeting.
Oval ceramic boat shaped invalid feeder with spout turned on curve; iridescent glaze with mottled gold band around opening; spout and handle opening is part of body; unglazed base.
Oval ceramic boat shaped invalid feeder with spout turned on curve; iridescent glaze with mottled gold band around opening; spout and handle opening is part of body; unglazed base.
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Collected by Maryanne Szuck and Alice Roeder.
Dates
1960
1990
circa 1960-1990
Material
ceramic: white, irridescent
ink: gold
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-D1-4 Box #1
Length
15.2 cm
Width
5.4 cm
Height
5.5 cm
Unit Of Measure
centimeters
Condition Remarks
Gold around opening and spout looks to be fading
Copy Type
original
Reference Types
Documents
Book
eBook
Internet
Reference Comments
Allison, Eileen Michael. Ceramic Invalid Feeders, Pap Boats, and Baby Bottles of the 19th & Twentieth Century. Canada: E. M. Allison, 1997.
Donor file
Research Facts
Collected by Maryanne Szuck and sister Alice Roeder, a retired nurse. The collection consists of various eras and types of invalid / infant feeders, infant milk bottles, medicine spoons, urinals and reference material.
Invalid feeders’ also known as sick cups are designed to provide liquid or semi solid nourishment in time of illness or incapacity. There are many different shapes for invalid feeders. Some of the shapes are defined as infant or invalid feeders, however it seems that each manufacture used both terms interchangeably depending on the market they are targeting.
Clear glass invalid feeder in shape of bottle turned on side, handle underneath the spout; minor surface texturing; back of feeder is embossed country of origin; thick circular open handle; spout pointing straight ahead; spout and handle opening is part of body.
Clear glass invalid feeder in shape of bottle turned on side, handle underneath the spout; minor surface texturing; back of feeder is embossed country of origin; thick circular open handle; spout pointing straight ahead; spout and handle opening is part of body.
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Collected by Maryanne Szuck and Alice Roeder.
Dates
1960
1990
circa 1960-1990
Material
glass: transparent
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-D1-4 Box #1
Length
16.3 cm
Width
6.3 cm
Height
6.0 cm
Unit Of Measure
centimeters
Copy Type
original
Reference Types
Documents
Book
eBook
Internet
Reference Comments
Allison, Eileen Michael. Ceramic Invalid Feeders, Pap Boats, and Baby Bottles of the 19th & Twentieth Century. Canada: E. M. Allison, 1997.
Donor file
Research Facts
Collected by Maryanne Szuck and sister Alice Roeder, a retired nurse. The collection consists of various eras and types of invalid / infant feeders, infant milk bottles, medicine spoons, urinals and reference material.
Invalid feeders’ also known as sick cups are designed to provide liquid or semi solid nourishment in time of illness or incapacity. There are many different shapes for invalid feeders. Some of the shapes are defined as infant or invalid feeders, however it seems that each manufacture used both terms interchangeably depending on the market they are targeting.
Small white ceramic rounded boat shape invalid feeder with gold trim along body, spout, and handle; slight point on top of handle; handle is at the rear directly in line with the spout; spout opening is part of the body; glazed bottom.
Small white ceramic rounded boat shape invalid feeder with gold trim along body, spout, and handle; slight point on top of handle; handle is at the rear directly in line with the spout; spout opening is part of the body; glazed bottom.
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Collected by Maryanne Szuck and Alice Roeder.
Dates
1940
1960
circa 1940-1960
Material
ceramic: white
ink: gold
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-D1-4 Box #1
Length
14.5 cm
Width
7.7 cm
Height
5.8 cm
Unit Of Measure
centimeters
Condition Remarks
Shows wear on bottom, and faded gold trim in some areas
Copy Type
original
Reference Types
Documents
Book
eBook
Internet
Reference Comments
Allison, Eileen Michael. Ceramic Invalid Feeders, Pap Boats, and Baby Bottles of the 19th & Twentieth Century. Canada: E. M. Allison, 1997.
Donor file
Research Facts
Collected by Maryanne Szuck and sister Alice Roeder, a retired nurse. The collection consists of various eras and types of invalid / infant feeders, infant milk bottles, medicine spoons, urinals and reference material.
Invalid feeders’ also known as sick cups are designed to provide liquid or semi solid nourishment in time of illness or incapacity. There are many different shapes for invalid feeders. Some of the shapes are defined as infant or invalid feeders, however it seems that each manufacture used both terms interchangeably depending on the market they are targeting.
Cup shaped cream ceramic invalid feeder without decoration and offset handle higher than body; spout is at ninety degrees from the handle; open spout is part of the body; oval flat protrusion on top of handle; glazed bottom; manufacturing mark on base in black ink "Spode Copeland".
Cup shaped cream ceramic invalid feeder without decoration and offset handle higher than body; spout is at ninety degrees from the handle; open spout is part of the body; oval flat protrusion on top of handle; glazed bottom; manufacturing mark on base in black ink "Spode Copeland".
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Collected by Maryanne Szuck and Alice Roeder.
Dates
1940
1960
circa 1940-1960
Material
ceramic: cream
ink: black
Inscriptions
Stamped on base: "Spode // Copeland"
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-D1-4 Box #1
Length
12.1 cm
Width
11.8 cm
Height
6.3 cm
Unit Of Measure
centimeters
Condition Remarks
Shows wear on bottom
Copy Type
original
Reference Types
Documents
Book
eBook
Internet
Reference Comments
Allison, Eileen Michael. Ceramic Invalid Feeders, Pap Boats, and Baby Bottles of the 19th & Twentieth Century. Canada: E. M. Allison, 1997.
Donor file
Research Facts
Collected by Maryanne Szuck and sister Alice Roeder, a retired nurse. The collection consists of various eras and types of invalid / infant feeders, infant milk bottles, medicine spoons, urinals and reference material.
Invalid feeders’ also known as sick cups are designed to provide liquid or semi solid nourishment in time of illness or incapacity. There are many different shapes for invalid feeders. Some of the shapes are defined as infant or invalid feeders, however it seems that each manufacture used both terms interchangeably depending on the market they are targeting.
Cream oval pap earthenware boat with ribbed curvy edge to cover; spout resembles a duck head, and handle resembles ruffled tail feathers; spout opening is part of the body; handle is located at the rear; glazed bottom.
Cream oval pap earthenware boat with ribbed curvy edge to cover; spout resembles a duck head, and handle resembles ruffled tail feathers; spout opening is part of the body; handle is located at the rear; glazed bottom.
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Collected by Maryanne Szuck and Alice Roeder.
Dates
1860
1900
circa 1860-1900
Material
ceramic: cream
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-D1-4 Box #1
Length
15.0 cm
Width
8.4 cm
Height
5.3 cm
Unit Of Measure
centimeters
Condition Remarks
Shows wear and stain on base, lots of crazing and cracks in the glaze.
Copy Type
original
Reference Types
Documents
Book
eBook
Internet
Reference Comments
Allison, Eileen Michael. Ceramic Invalid Feeders, Pap Boats, and Baby Bottles of the 19th & Twentieth Century. Canada: E. M. Allison, 1997.
Donor file
Research Facts
Collected by Maryanne Szuck and sister Alice Roeder, a retired nurse. The collection consists of various eras and types of invalid / infant feeders, infant milk bottles, medicine spoons, urinals and reference material.
Invalid feeders’ also known as sick cups are designed to provide liquid or semi solid nourishment in time of illness or incapacity. There are many different shapes for invalid feeders. Some of the shapes are defined as infant or invalid feeders, however it seems that each manufacture used both terms interchangeably depending on the market they are targeting.
White oval papboat with raised curved cover with straight edge; raised decorative tab for handle; spout opening is part of the body; handle is located in line with the spout; design is similar to mid-19th century pap boats; unglazed bottom, manufacturing mark engraved on base.
White oval papboat with raised curved cover with straight edge; raised decorative tab for handle; spout opening is part of the body; handle is located in line with the spout; design is similar to mid-19th century pap boats; unglazed bottom, manufacturing mark engraved on base.
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Collected by Maryanne Szuck and Alice Roeder.
Dates
1940
1990
circa 1940-1990
Material
ceramic: white
Inscriptions
Engraved on base: "W. G. & C."
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-D1-3 Box #1
Length
15.5 cm
Width
7.3 cm
Height
5.0 cm
Unit Of Measure
centimeters
Copy Type
original
Reference Types
Documents
Book
eBook
Internet
Reference Comments
Allison, Eileen Michael. Ceramic Invalid Feeders, Pap Boats, and Baby Bottles of the 19th & Twentieth Century. Canada: E. M. Allison, 1997.
Donor file
Research Facts
Collected by Maryanne Szuck and sister Alice Roeder, a retired nurse. The collection consists of various eras and types of invalid / infant feeders, infant milk bottles, medicine spoons, urinals and reference material.
Invalid feeders’ also known as sick cups are designed to provide liquid or semi solid nourishment in time of illness or incapacity. There are many different shapes for invalid feeders. Some of the shapes are defined as infant or invalid feeders, however it seems that each manufacture used both terms interchangeably depending on the market they are targeting.
One piece white oval pap boat with spout as part of body and no handle; mould lines visible; glazed bottom, manufacturing mark on base in navy ink; base shows three indentation marks from resting on glazing points during firing.
One piece white oval pap boat with spout as part of body and no handle; mould lines visible; glazed bottom, manufacturing mark on base in navy ink; base shows three indentation marks from resting on glazing points during firing.
Stamped on base: "PAREX // MAW LONDON // ENGLAND // REG °N°662292"
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-D1-4 Box #1
Length
14.0 cm
Width
7.4 cm
Height
5.1 cm
Unit Of Measure
centimeters
Copy Type
original
Reference Types
Documents
Book
eBook
Internet
Reference Comments
Allison, Eileen Michael. Ceramic Invalid Feeders, Pap Boats, and Baby Bottles of the 19th & Twentieth Century. Canada: E. M. Allison, 1997.
Donor file
Research Facts
Collected by Maryanne Szuck and sister Alice Roeder, a retired nurse. The collection consists of various eras and types of invalid / infant feeders, infant milk bottles, medicine spoons, urinals and reference material.
Invalid feeders’ also known as sick cups are designed to provide liquid or semi solid nourishment in time of illness or incapacity. There are many different shapes for invalid feeders. Some of the shapes are defined as infant or invalid feeders, however it seems that each manufacture used both terms interchangeably depending on the market they are targeting.
University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
Category
Patient Care
Home Health Care
Food, Fortified
Infant Nutrition
Classification
Patient Care
Home Health Care
Food, Fortified
Infant Nutrition
Accession Number
1938.3.1
Description
A ring-shaped hollow porcelain feeding cup with a feeding spout and a funnel-like filling opening; filling funnel is also used as a handle; cobalt blue transferware with Japanese inspired design of waves and birds around circle and small amount on proturbances; curved feeding spout in tea pot style…
A ring-shaped hollow porcelain feeding cup with a feeding spout and a funnel-like filling opening; filling funnel is also used as a handle; cobalt blue transferware with Japanese inspired design of waves and birds around circle and small amount on proturbances; curved feeding spout in tea pot style; bottom is unglazed.
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; donated by Mr. & Mrs. J. C. Carroll through Dr. Maurice Adams.
Rockwood / Kingston Psychiatric Hospital / Providence Continuing Care Centre Collection
Category
Patient Care
Home Health Care
Food, Fortified
Infant Nutrition
Classification
Mental Health
Mental Health, Hospital
Patient Care
Home Health Care
Food, Fortified
Infant Nutrition
Accession Number
000003421
Description
White cup shaped ceramic invalid feeder with half cover with a mustache shaped indent; spout attached on the lower half of the body and curves upwards, like a teapot; without decoration; single open handle at ninety degrees from the spout pointing straight ahead; manufacturing mark stamped on base.
White cup shaped ceramic invalid feeder with half cover with a mustache shaped indent; spout attached on the lower half of the body and curves upwards, like a teapot; without decoration; single open handle at ninety degrees from the spout pointing straight ahead; manufacturing mark stamped on base.
White oval ceramic pap boat shaped invalid feeder decorated with deep blue one piece floral transfer with gilding around perimeter of top opening and spout; transfer print is raised; single open handle on back with spout pointing straight ahead; without manufacturers marks; some design overlap on b…
White oval ceramic pap boat shaped invalid feeder decorated with deep blue one piece floral transfer with gilding around perimeter of top opening and spout; transfer print is raised; single open handle on back with spout pointing straight ahead; without manufacturers marks; some design overlap on base; spout opening is part of body.
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Collected by Maryanne Szuck and Alice Roeder.
Dates
1870
1900
circa 1870-1900
Date Remarks
Research
Material
ceramic: white
ink: blue, gold
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-D1-3 Box #1
Length
16.5 cm
Width
6.1 cm
Height
5.3 cm
Unit Of Measure
centimeters
Condition Remarks
Base shows minor cracking under glaze; gold trim is missing in some aras and worn
Copy Type
original
Reference Types
Documents
Book
eBook
Internet
Reference Comments
Allison, Eileen Michael. Ceramic Invalid Feeders, Pap Boats, and Baby Bottles of the 19th & Twentieth Century. Canada: E. M. Allison, 1997.
Donor file
Research Facts
Collected by Maryanne Szuck and sister Alice Roeder, a retired nurse. The collection consists of various eras and types of invalid / infant feeders, infant milk bottles, medicine spoons, urinals and reference material.
Invalid feeders’ also known as sick cups are designed to provide liquid or semi solid nourishment in time of illness or incapacity. There are many different shapes for invalid feeders. Some of the shapes are defined as infant or invalid feeders, however it seems that each manufacture used both terms interchangeably depending on the market they are targeting.
Oval white ceramic boat shaped invalid feeder; with raised rounded covered opening attached to spout; hand painted pink flowers with brown and grey leaves on top of covering and gold trim around the whole top of body; semi-circular flat small handle; spout opening and handle is part of body; glaze…
Oval white ceramic boat shaped invalid feeder; with raised rounded covered opening attached to spout; hand painted pink flowers with brown and grey leaves on top of covering and gold trim around the whole top of body; semi-circular flat small handle; spout opening and handle is part of body; glazed base.
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Collected by Maryanne Szuck and Alice Roeder.
Dates
1880
1920
circa 1880-1920
Material
ceramic: white
ink: pink, brown, grey, gold
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-D1-4 Box #1
Length
15.0 cm
Width
6.7 cm
Height
5.5 cm
Unit Of Measure
centimeters
Condition Remarks
Gold trim is faded, shows wear on the bottom, black dots around the inside
Copy Type
original
Reference Types
Documents
Book
eBook
Internet
Reference Comments
Allison, Eileen Michael. Ceramic Invalid Feeders, Pap Boats, and Baby Bottles of the 19th & Twentieth Century. Canada: E. M. Allison, 1997.
Donor file
Research Facts
Collected by Maryanne Szuck and sister Alice Roeder, a retired nurse. The collection consists of various eras and types of invalid / infant feeders, infant milk bottles, medicine spoons, urinals and reference material.
Invalid feeders’ also known as sick cups are designed to provide liquid or semi solid nourishment in time of illness or incapacity. There are many different shapes for invalid feeders. Some of the shapes are defined as infant or invalid feeders, however it seems that each manufacture used both terms interchangeably depending on the market they are targeting.
Rounded white ceramic boat shaped invalid feeder with embossed decoration at spout & other; pink, gold, blue, green transfer print flowers with gold trim at both sides of the body; small closed in opening; handle sharp at the top; spout opening and handle is part of body; glazed base; without manuf…
Rounded white ceramic boat shaped invalid feeder with embossed decoration at spout & other; pink, gold, blue, green transfer print flowers with gold trim at both sides of the body; small closed in opening; handle sharp at the top; spout opening and handle is part of body; glazed base; without manufacturers marks.
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Collected by Maryanne Szuck and Alice Roeder.
Dates
1930
1960
circa 1930-1960
Material
ceramic: white
ink: gold, pink, green, blue
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-D1-4 Box #1
Length
16.4 cm
Width
8.2 cm
Height
6.2 cm
Unit Of Measure
centimeters
Condition Remarks
Shows some wear on the bottom
Copy Type
original
Reference Types
Documents
Book
eBook
Internet
Reference Comments
Allison, Eileen Michael. Ceramic Invalid Feeders, Pap Boats, and Baby Bottles of the 19th & Twentieth Century. Canada: E. M. Allison, 1997.
Donor file
Research Facts
Collected by Maryanne Szuck and sister Alice Roeder, a retired nurse. The collection consists of various eras and types of invalid / infant feeders, infant milk bottles, medicine spoons, urinals and reference material.
Invalid feeders’ also known as sick cups are designed to provide liquid or semi solid nourishment in time of illness or incapacity. There are many different shapes for invalid feeders. Some of the shapes are defined as infant or invalid feeders, however it seems that each manufacture used both terms interchangeably depending on the market they are targeting.