Fraud Blocker Skip to main content

Baby feeder, late 18th century C018 / 7114

Baby feeder, late 18th century C018  /  7114


Framed Photos
Photo Prints
Jigsaw Puzzles
Poster Prints
Canvas Prints
Fine Art Prints
Metal Prints
Cards
Home Decor


We accept all major credit cards

Science Photo Library

Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Science Photo Library

Baby feeder, late 18th century C018 / 7114

Pewter bubby pot or baby feeder dating from the late eighteenth century, England. These pots were filled with liquid food or pap (usually a combination of milk, bread, flour and sugar) which the infant could suck through the teat. This was supplementary to breast feeding

Science Photo Library features Science and Medical images including photos and illustrations

Media ID 9235565

© SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY

1700s 18th Century Antique Baby Eighteenth Century Feeder Feeding Infant Nursery Nursing Peach Background Pewter


EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to the late 18th century in England, showcasing a remarkable artifact known as the Baby Feeder. Crafted from pewter, this bubby pot served as an essential tool for infant nourishment during that era. The baby feeder was ingeniously designed to hold liquid food or pap, typically consisting of a mixture of milk, bread, flour, and sugar. Through the teat attached to the pot, infants could effortlessly suckle on this supplementary sustenance while being breastfed. The historical significance of this antique piece lies not only in its functionality but also in its representation of nurturing practices prevalent at the time. In an age where scientific advancements were limited compared to today's standards, such tools played a vital role in ensuring proper nutrition for growing infants. Against a delightful peach background that adds warmth and charm to the image, we are transported into an English nursery from the 1700s. This photograph serves as a window into our past and invites contemplation on how child-rearing techniques have evolved over centuries. Preserved by Science Photo Library with utmost care and attention to detail, this print allows us to appreciate both the craftsmanship behind this eighteenth-century marvel and its place within history. It stands as a testament to human ingenuity when faced with challenges related to infant feeding during times long gone by.

MADE IN AUSTRALIA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee

FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools

SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you

* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.



redeem
Beautiful Photo Prints and Gifts
image
Professionally Printed
thumb_up
Professional quality finish
diamond
Made with high-grade materials
inventory_2
Carefully packed to aid safe arrival



Related Images


Commuters waiting for buses and make shift public transport to get home from work
Commuters waiting for buses and make shift public transport to get home from work
12.png
12.png
The Canal, Stainforth
The Canal, Stainforth
Mr Eugene Schuyler, US Consul-General and Secretary of the US Legation at Constantinople (engraving)
Mr Eugene Schuyler, US Consul-General and Secretary of the US Legation at Constantinople (engraving)
Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Lascar (engraving)
Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Lascar (engraving)
Pablo de Sarasate, Spanish violinist and composer (b / w photo)
Pablo de Sarasate, Spanish violinist and composer (b / w photo)
St. Valery-sur-Somme, 1891 (oil on canvas)
St. Valery-sur-Somme, 1891 (oil on canvas)
George IV half-tester bed, c. 1830 (parcel-gilt oak & silk)
George IV half-tester bed, c. 1830 (parcel-gilt oak & silk)
Jacqueline Bisset in her suite at The Connaught Hotel. 17th April 1970
Jacqueline Bisset in her suite at The Connaught Hotel. 17th April 1970
Pig-tailed Macaque Monkey - in tree Sabah, Borneo
Pig-tailed Macaque Monkey - in tree Sabah, Borneo
Picture No. 12019774
Picture No. 12019774
Seated Nude Girl with Flower Vases, 1906-1907
Seated Nude Girl with Flower Vases, 1906-1907

+

Shipping

+

Choices

+

Reviews

+

Guaranteed