Wednesday, May 2, 2007

Glass Feeding Bottle


Item no. 29
Glass Feeding Bottle







Acquisition history:
Gift of Dr. William C. Gibson

Fabric: Clear glass
Marks:

• The Albert hygienic feeder
• Made in England
• Pat N (?)367
• Calibrations on each side: a) table spoons b) ounces
Measurements:
• Length at longest point: 7 1/2"
• Diam. of apertures (incl. rim): 1"
• Diam. of apertures (inner): 6/10"; 1/2"
• Base (oval): 2 1/2" x 1 1/2"
• Width: 2 6/10"

Notes:
Purchased at Davis Antiques, Vancouver, B.C., 1977.
It may be assumed that a teat was placed on one opening and a cork in the other. As the bottle can be held in the hand facing in either direction, it is impossible to tell whether one aperture was given preference for attaching the teat.