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LicenseGlass invalid feeding cup, European, 1701-1890
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Glass invalid feeding cup, European, 1701-1890
Made from glass, this cup was used to feed liquid foods to patients who were unable to sit upright. This is a rare example of a glass feeding cup as few survive in such good condition. Unfortunately it has no markings to help up identify how it was made – it was probably blown into a mould. Feeding cups were used by the patient’s nurse or carer.
Details
- Category:
- Nursing & Hospital Furnishings
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A625598
- Materials:
- glass
- Measurements:
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overall: 114 mm x 190 mm x 75 mm, .123 kg
- type:
- feeding cup
