Glass Nipple Shield

c. 1918 - 1929
Overview

Small glass nipple shield used for breast feeding.

Historical information

This glass nipple shield originally had a rubber teat covering the glass tip. This protected the child’s mouth from the glass.
Nipple shields protect nipples from teething babies. They also soothe sore nipples of breastfeeding mothers. They prevent nipples from flattening, contain leaking milk and help women who had trouble breastfeeding.

Owned by Mrs Jean Geary nee Burt who was a nurse at Royal Perth Hospital in the 1920's

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-124-2021.188
Material
Width
50 mm
Height or length
50 mm
Keywords
Place made
London
United Kingdom

Aldersgate St.
Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Social or spiritual significance
Busselton Historical Society

Busselton Historical Society

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Glass Nipple Sheild

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