Object Record
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Metadata
Object ID # |
1969.018.004 |
Object Name |
Cup, Invalid |
Title |
Invalid Feeding Cup |
Lexicon category |
4: T&E For Materials |
Place of Origin |
Unknown |
Description |
Medicine cup for invalid. It is a glazed, white china drinking cup, with a handle towards the right, and a spout to direct the fluid into the patient's mouth. Gold striping decorates the top, spout and handle. |
Provenance |
Original provenance unknown. Owned by Muriel Johnson (neé Snider). This invalid's cup was something Muriel inherited from her family. It was used at their farm in Sydenham Township, Grey County. She said it had been used by Wellington Snider. |
Collection |
Medical/Dentistry, 20th-c Collection |
Material |
Ceramic/Glaze/China/Paint |
Dimensions |
W-12.5 L-14.5 D-8 cm |
Found |
Sydenham Township (formerly), Municipality of Meaford, Grey County |
People |
Johnson, Muriel Snider, Lorne Snider, Wellington |
Subjects |
Medical equipment & supplies Medicine Drinking vessels |
Search Terms |
Sydenham Township |
Function |
A drinking vessel, used to help an invalid or convalescent to take liquid nourishment, or medicine. The spout would be tipped into the convalescent's mouth. There is a handle at the right side to help hold it with. |

