Sick Feeder

Object/Artifact

New Museum Los Gatos

Name/Title

Sick Feeder

Entry/Object ID

2011.287.7

Description

White, porcelain sick feeder, also often referred to as an invalid feeder. Has a long skinny spout and a handle. There is some decorative detailing on the top of the feeder, between the opening and the spout.

Collection

History Collection

Cataloged By

registrar@numulosgatos.org

Made/Created

Time Period

19th Century

Notes

Unable to date this specific sick feeder, but they were common in households in the late 19th and early 20th century.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Makers Mark

Location

Bottom of feeder

Transcription

H & C

Language

English

Material/Technique

Etched

Notes

Unable to determine if this refers to a specific company.

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Feeder, Invalid

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Eating Vessels

Nomenclature Class

Food Service T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Other Names and Numbers

Other Number

1109

Dimensions

Width

2-7/8 in

Length

6-5/8 in

Materials

Material

Ceramic

Material Notes

Porcelain

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Winifred R. Herbert

Notes

Possible donor

Exhibition

The Los Gatos History Project: Uncovering Untold Stories - Phase 1