Blue and white feeding cup, Staffordshire, England, 1820-1860

Made:
1820-1860 in Staffordshire
maker:
Davenport
Blue and white feeding cup, by Davenport (Crellin 29), English Blue and white feeding cup, by Davenport (Crellin 29), English

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Blue and white feeding cup, by Davenport (Crellin 29), English
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Blue and white feeding cup, by Davenport (Crellin 29), English
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Blue and white feeding cup, by Davenport (Crellin 29), English, 1820-1860

This glazed earthenware cup was used to feed sick people who were unable to sit upright. The hemispherical design with one handle is typical. The handle is on the right as the majority of people are right handed. Decorated with a blue transfer, the cup has a country scene of a river, trees, houses and people. The unusually wide foot gives this cup extra stability. The cup also has an S-shaped double curved lid known as an ‘ogee’.

Details

Category:
Nursing & Hospital Furnishings
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A608297
Materials:
earthenware (glazed)
Measurements:
overall: 167 mm x 134 mm x 153 mm, 105 mm, .2kg
type:
feeding cup