Poster Print : Invalid and infant feeders, circa 1850 C018 / 7127
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Invalid and infant feeders, circa 1850 C018 / 7127
Infant feeder (left) and invalid feeder (right). Both are made from pewter and date from around 1850, England. These would be filled with softened food or pap (usually a combination of milk, bread, flour and sugar). The teat or spout would be placed in the mouth of the infant or invalid, through which they could suck the food
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Media ID 9234699
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1850 1850s Antique Care Elderly Feeder Feeding Infant Infirm Invalid Nineteenth Century Nursing Baby Bottle Blue Background
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating selection of vintage poster prints from Science Photo Library. This particular print, C018 / 7127, showcases a pair of antique feeding devices - an infant feeder and an invalid feeder - both dating back to around 1850 from England. Crafted from pewter, these feeders were once essential tools for providing nourishment to infants and the sick or invalid. Add an air of nostalgia and historical charm to your home or office with this evocative and intriguing poster print from Media Storehouse's extensive collection.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 38.8cm (23.4" x 15.3")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to the 19th century, offering a glimpse into the care and feeding practices of that era. On the left side, we see an infant feeder made from pewter, delicately crafted around 1850 in England. This vessel was designed to hold softened food or pap, typically consisting of milk, bread, flour, and sugar. The teat or spout attached to it allowed infants to suckle their nourishment conveniently. On the right side stands an invalid feeder with similar characteristics but intended for adults who were unable to consume solid foods due to illness or infirmity. Both feeders served as vital tools in providing sustenance during a time when healthcare was vastly different from what we know today. The antique allure of these feeding vessels is enhanced by their historical significance and association with English culture. Against a serene blue background, this photograph captures not only objects frozen in time but also echoes the compassion and dedication required for nursing both infants and those facing health challenges during the 1800s. As we reflect on this image's rich history and cultural context, it reminds us how far we have come in terms of medical advancements while honoring the caregivers who relied on such ingenious devices over a century ago.
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