>It is
essentially a small cup with a pour spout -- it looks like a tiny gravy
tureen. <
I suddenly recognised this description -- this is essentially a pap boat -- used
in the 18th and 19th centuries for feeding babies with pap (flour and water or
bread and water or milk). See Valerie Fildes, 'Bottles, Breasts and Babies'. I
also have pictures in a small book on 'The Victorian Chemist and Druggist' in
the Shire museum series.
Isn't interesting that this design has resurfaced? I wonder what the history of
the Indain design is?
Magda Sachs
Breastfeeding Supporter, BfN, UK
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