Teething Collection

Baby boy
MODEL RELEASED. Baby boy. Nine month old boy wearing a Christmas hat

The First Milk Tooth, c. 1848 (colour litho)
CHT236308 The First Milk Tooth, c.1848 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Ordre National des Pharmaciens, Paris, France; (add.info.: la premiere dent de lait; ); © Archives Charmet

The First Tooth (oil on panel)
ATK43849 The First Tooth (oil on panel) by Hughes, Edward (1829-1908); Atkinson Art Gallery, Southport, Lancashire, UK

Whistle and Bells with Coral, c. 1722. Creator: Thomas Edwards
Whistle and Bells with Coral, c. 1722. Babys toy probably given as a christening present. Coral was believed to protect against illness, and was also used for teething

Regency childs rattle, teether and whistle, marked London 1815 / 1816
CH466658 Regency childs rattle, teether and whistle, marked London 1815/1816 (enamelled gold & coral) by Montague, James & Ray

Baby crying (colour litho)
5987105 Baby crying (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baby crying. One of a set of postcards, showing different expressions on a babys face)

The Home Ruler (chromolitho)
1596996 The Home Ruler (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Home Ruler. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 1 November 1890)

Mrs. Winslows Soothing Syrup for Children Teething (litho [trade card])
1079175 Mrs. Winslows Soothing Syrup for Children Teething (litho [trade card]) by American School, (19th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Baby with Locket, 1813. Creator: Unknown
Baby with Locket, 1813

Diagram of upper and lower teeth of a baby

Paul Chamberlen
PAUL CHAMBERLEN Medical : accoucheur, inventor of the anodyne necklace for teething children and women in labour. Date: 1635 - 1717

Mrs Sharpe and Child, 1731 (oil on canvas)
XYC165931 Mrs Sharpe and Child, 1731 (oil on canvas) by Highmore, Joseph (1692-1780); 127x101.5 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

Baby boy (9-12 months) with finger in mouth (B&W)

Baby (6-9 months) sitting in high chair, holding spoon, (B&W), portrait

Merchants token, 19th century
Metal token for Basil Burchell, Sole Proprietor of the Anodyne Necklace for Children Cutting teeth. The anodyne necklace was a popular quack remedy dating from as early as the 1700s

Teething baby girl
MODEL RELEASED. Baby girl. Face of an upset sixteen-month-old baby girl. The incisors (front teeth) of her bottom jaw have already grown through

Coloured X-ray of childs skull and tooth eruption
Skull of a child. Coloured X-ray of the skull of a child, in side view. In the jaw can be seen the eruption of permanent teeth from the milk teeth. The face is at right

Upset baby
MODEL RELEASED. Upset baby. This baby is 9 months old

Hello by Muriel Dawson
A gorgeous baby with big blue eyes and dark hair looks pensive as she holds a teething ring

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"Teething: A Milestone in a Baby Boy's Journey" Teething, the bittersweet rite of passage for every baby boy, has been captured through art and artifacts throughout history. From "The First Milk Tooth" depicted in a vibrant color lithograph from 1848 to "The First Tooth, " an oil painting on panel that beautifully portrays this significant moment, these artistic representations remind us of the universal experience shared by parents and their little ones. Intriguingly, teething was not only marked by visual art but also by functional objects like "Whistle and Bells with Coral" created in 1722 by Thomas Edwards or the Regency child's rattle, teether, and whistle dating back to London in 1815/1816. These items served as both soothing companions for babies during this challenging time and playful distractions. Yet amidst these tender moments lies the reality that they are be accompanied by tears. As seen in the poignant color lithograph titled "Baby Crying, " we witness the discomfort faced by infants as they navigate this developmental stage. However, it is important to remember that even amid tears there is resilience - exemplified through artworks such as "The Home Ruler, " a chromolithograph showcasing a determined baby boy asserting his presence despite his discomfort. Throughout history, parents have sought remedies to alleviate their little one's teething woes. One such remedy was Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children Teething - a trade card lithograph advertising its effectiveness during this trying period. Beyond art and remedies lie cherished mementos like the portrait of a baby with a locket from 1813 or Paul Chamberlen's contributions to pediatric dentistry which revolutionized our understanding of early dental care for children. As time progressed, toys became intertwined with teething experiences too; evident from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue page from 1937 featuring various teethers and soothing toys.