Clear glass oval 'turtle-shaped' infant feeding bottle (a) with removeable glass screw cap (b) with opening for tube insertion; tube missing; embossed manufacturer's information on top; mould lines along sides.
Clear glass oval 'turtle-shaped' infant feeding bottle (a) with removeable glass screw cap (b) with opening for tube insertion; tube missing; embossed manufacturer's information on top; mould lines along sides.
Number Of Parts
2
Part Names
a - bottle
b - screw cap
Provenance
Used by Kit Wheeler's father in Belfast, Ireland circa 1898.
Maker
W. R. H. Orr Druggist
Dates
1890
1900
circa 1890-1900
Material
glass: transparent
Inscriptions
Embossed on bottle: "W. R. H. ORR // FAMILY DRUGGIST // 98, YORK ROAD"; Embossed on bottom of bottle: "GLASS MADE // ABROAD".
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-D1-
Length
a - 14.5 cm
Width
a - 9.5 cm
Height
b - 3cm
Depth
a - 5.5 cm
Diameter
b - 3cm
Unit Of Measure
centimeters
Dimension Notes
Length with cap in place: 15.5cm
Condition Remarks
Interior with minor stain
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Person
Book
Reference Comments
Kit Wheeler, donor; Internet: "Pharmaceutical Society of Australia"; Based on The T. Eaton Co. 1901 Catalogue: "Spring and Summer Catalogue (No. 46) p. 119
Research Facts
This style of infant feeders is known as the "turtle shaped, bent neck, long tube bottle typified by the Maws Alexandra Co." and was a well established commercial success for about 20 years. The medical profession had grave doubts about the design since high infant mortality rate was linked with its use, due to bacteria trapped in poorly cleaned rubber feeding tubes and teats.