Thursday, May 3, 2007

Double Ended Nursing Bottle


Item no. 36
Double Ended Nursing Bottle





Acquisition history:

Gift of Miss Alice Wright, February 1987

Fabric: Clear glass
Marks:
SAVARS ECLIPSE FEEDING BOTTLE
GLASS MADE IN FRANCE
PATENT No 7008
RD No 421546 (2x)
TABLESPOONS 1-15
OUNCES 1-7
Measurements:
•Height: 2.5"
• Length: 7.6"
• Aperture: (incl. rim) .9"; (inner) .5"

Notes:
Bought by Miss Wright in Vancouver.

Double ended nursing bottle 1896 to 1960. Also known as banana shaped, boat shaped and twin bottle.

"All known double ended nursing bottles are believed to be of English manufacture. Very popular in England, but used in the United States."
From American Nursing Bottles by Diane Rouse Ostrander

Fittings: Pull-on nipple and a rubber stopper or cap. Made in 4 oz and 8 oz sizes.