Brief Description

Anaesthetic mask (child's) has brass oval rim with two intersecting hemispherical bars and mesh covering. Size 4 inch.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Brass and mesh.

References

Brief Description

Cannula, metal housed in glass test tube with cord lid. Test tube has label for Blackie House, Dr Brewer.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal, glass and cork.

References

Brief Description

Late Victorian teething rattle, has mother-of-pearl mouth-piece, and decorative silver whistle with ball bells on other end.

History of Object

University of Melbourne Collection.

Materials and Finishes

Silver and mother-of-pearl.

References

Brief Description

Dark eye glasses for use by a child suffering from measles. Smoked glass lenses with wire mesh sides to filter light, and cords join the two pieces at bridge of nose and around head.

History of Object

Possible carried in tin, therefore associated with registration number 1436, a hinged-lid tin of similar proportions.

Materials and Finishes

Glass (smoked), wire and cord.

References

Brief Description

Oval golden tin with hinged lid.

History of Object

Possibly the tin used for registration 1424, dark glasses for children with mumps/measles.

Materials and Finishes

Metal (painted).

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Brief Description

Boxwood nipple shield with cork false nipple, in circular box. Shield is slightly flared, and the false nipple is a synthetic tube cushioned by a cork.

History of Object

Used for feeding, and shielding the nipple. According to first reference, boxwood teats are uncommon in Britain's antique trade.

Materials and Finishes

Boxwood, cardboard, paper (printed), cork and synthetic.

References

Pers. Comm.: Reid, Colin (Mr), 1987/08.

Brief Description

Three boxwood nipple shields with one insertion teat, in flip-top box which has illustration depicting a mother and child.

History of Object

Used for feeding, and shielding the nipple. According to first reference, boxwood teats are uncommon in Britain's antique trade.

Materials and Finishes

Boxwood, cardboard, paper (printed), synthetic and cloth.

References

Pers. Comm.: Reid, Colin (Mr), 1987/08.

Brief Description

Two pewter nipple shield, for the protection of nipples, in circular box with horse-shoe designed paper.

History of Object

Used for shielding (not feeding).

Materials and Finishes

Pewter, cardboard and paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Glass feeding bottle with glass "straw" or pipe. Bottle has bulbous body and slim neck. Cork stopper and walnut cap keep straw in position; for the bed-ridden.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, walnut and cork.

References

Brief Description

Glass feeding bottle with glass "straw" or pipe. Bottle has bulbous body and slim neck. Cork stopper and walnut caps keep broken straw in position. Also rubber teats.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, cork, rubber, wood (painted) and ?bone.

References

Brief Description

Small pharmacy bottle of preserved calves' teats for use on feeding bottles, by Mace and Haldane. In oily liquid.

History of Object

Calves' teats were used before the introduction of rubber teats; this item was used in the exhibition, "Infant Feeding."

Materials and Finishes

Glass, liquid, paper (printed) and leather (kid).

References

File: Association File: "Exhibitions: Infant Feeding."

Brief Description

Banana-shaped feeding bottle; up to 8 ounces or 18 tablespoons capacity, and has openings at both ends.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass.

References

Brief Description

"Alexandra" feeding btotle in lie-down format with up-angled neck, has glass and rubber tubing leading to rubber and bone teat. By S. Maw, Son and Thompson.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, rubber, wood (walnut) and bone.

References

Brief Description

"Challenge" feeding bottle in lie-down format with up-angled neck, gass screw stopper, rubber teat with bone disc.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, rubber and bone.

References

Brief Description

?"Bronh" feeding bottle in lie-down format with measurements up to 8 ounces.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass.

References

Brief Description

"Darling" boat-shape feeding bottle, with small hole on top surface.

History of Object

Reference offers illustration, which demonstrates the type of fitting for the surface hole.

Materials and Finishes

Glass.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 1363, no. 6031.

Brief Description

"Cherub" boat-shape feeding bottle, with screw stopper for tube.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 1363, no. 6031.

Brief Description

Six upright feeding bottles with curved glass straw, and walnut and cork stopper. Item [.16] has unusual teat fixture and bottle brush cleaner. [.10] has long teat.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, walnut, cork, rubber, wire and bristle.

References

Brief Description

Straight-sided "Kuwa" feeding bottle with integrated thermometer and gradations up to 8 ounces.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass.

References

Brief Description

Straight rubber teat and walnut feeding bottle stopper, both remnants of undeteremined feeding bottles from registration numbers 2102 to 2109.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Rubber, walnut and cork.

References

Brief Description

Breast reliever for lactating mothers, by P.G.I. Consists of ball pump, and suction funnel with relieving chamber. Also test tube and original box.

History of Object

Presumably woman presses funnel against breast, gently pumps ball to produce pressure, and breast milk will channel in to chamber.

Materials and Finishes

Glass, rubber, cardboard and paper (printed).

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1938. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 1614, no. 1614/10.

Brief Description

"Elastic" breast reliever for lactating mothers, by S. Maw, Son & Sons. Consists of geometrically striped ball pump, and suction funnel with relieving chamber. Also with original box.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, rubber, brass, cardboard and paper (printed).

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1938. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 1614, no. 1614/12.

Brief Description

"Glaxo" banana-shaped feeding bottle with ounce and tablespoon measurements.

History of Object

Possibly used in the exhibition, "Infant Feeding."
University of Melbourne Collection.

Materials and Finishes

Glass.

References

File: Association File: "Exhibitions, Infant Feeding."

Brief Description

Three glass boat-shaped feeding bottles. Size range: small, medium and large. All have cork hole on top for filling, and small opening in one end for feeding.

History of Object

Displayed in the exhibition, "Infant Feeding."
University of Melbourne Collection.

Materials and Finishes

Glass.

References

File: Association File: "Exhibitions. Infant Feeding."

Brief Description

Earthenware infant feeding cup from a Greek colony in southern Italy. Bulbous body on conical foot, has wide neck, narrow feeding spout, and side loop handle.

History of Object

Used in the exhibition, "Infant Feeding."
University of Melbourne Collection.

Materials and Finishes

Earthenware (slip glazed).

References

File: Association File: "Exhibitions. Infant Feeding."

Brief Description

Terracotta (red ware) feeding bottle with black slip decoration of hoops and concentric circles. Greek design with bulbous body, flared neck and small feeding spout.

History of Object

Found in Cyprus. Used in exhibition, "Infant Feeding."
University of Melbourne Collection.

Materials and Finishes

Terracotta (red ware).

References

File: Association File: "Exhibitions. Infant Feeding."

Brief Description

Cow horn with pierced tip, used as a feeding vessel for infants. Mediaeval period.

History of Object

No control over the flow of milk; horn acted as a funnel.
Used in the exhibition, "Infant Feeding."

Materials and Finishes

Bone.

References

File: Association File: "Exhibitions. Infant feeding."

Brief Description

Handless pap boat, features finger-grip indentations in sides, open spout. Milk-white glass.

History of Object

Its plainness suggests it is either an earlier example or intended for the working class market.

Materials and Finishes

Ceramic (glazed).

References

Book: Bennion, E., 1979. "Antique Medical Instruments": pp. 269-70 and Plates XI and XII.

Brief Description

Spring balance for weighing babies in towels, for up to 16lbs. Consists of jacketed cylinder with hook and handle loop.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal and brass.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1938. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 1647, no. 1647/5.

Brief Description

"Pocket" babies' spring balance for up to 25lbs, used with towel suspended from hook.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal (Japanned).

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1938. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 1647, no. 1647/5.

Brief Description

Babies' spring balance by Salter, for up to 100 grammes, used with towel suspended from hook.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal (Japanned) and brass.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1938. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 1647, on. 1647/5.

Brief Description

Gerber lactodensimeter with paper scale, in cardboard cylinder box.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, paper (printed), metal, contents and cardboard.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1938. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 1632, no. 1632/1-2.

Brief Description

Silver pap boat, flat oval shape with spout; floral band of decoration. Engraved, "J.D.M. Muir".

History of Object

University of Melbourne Collection.

Materials and Finishes

Silver.

References

Brief Description

Two discs of lead (pewter?), stamped to give a raised rim and centre. Remains of box included as Supplementary File.

History of Object

Came in envelope, "From Joan Martin".

Materials and Finishes

Lead (pewter?).

References

Brief Description

Double-ended feeding bottle; nipple and valve missing.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass.

References

Brief Description

Double-ended feeding bottle - no nipple or valve. Wrappd in corrugated cardboard.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass.

References

Brief Description

Glass double-ended feeding bottle in box. Box is not original to this bottle, but is for "Mellin's Feeding Bottle". Nipple and valve missing.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, cardboard and paper.

References

Brief Description

Clear plastic moulded nipple shield with teat, owned by Dr. Jean Barrie.

History of Object

Nipple shield owned by Dr. Jean Barrie.

Materials and Finishes

Plastic.

References

Brief Description

Metal-framed glasses, with dark oval-shaped lenses for use by a child suffering from measles.

History of Object

This item was originally donated to the Medical Society of Victoria (which later became part of the Victorian Branch of the Australian Medical Association). The A.M.A. donated its historical collection of documents and artifacts to the University of Melbourne's Medical History Museum in 1994.

Materials and Finishes

Metal and glass.

References

Brief Description

Breast pump, consisting of cone shaped glass funnel with large lip on wide endand sie bulb for collecting expressed milk, tapering down to rubber tube attachment, also cylindrical metal hand press pump with plunger and finger-grip. Cardbaord product box with blue on white label and instructions/guarantee card.

History of Object

This item was originally donated to the Medical Society of Victoria (which later became part of the Victorian Branch of the Australian Medical Association). The A.M.A. donated its historical collection of documents and artifacts to the University of Melbourne's Medical History Museum in 1994.

Materials and Finishes

Glass, rubber, metal and cardboard.

References

Brief Description

Baby scales with white wicker basket and brass base. Base has been painted white, except for scale range and weight. Scale set includes green woollen baby's blanket.

History of Object

This set of baby scales belonged to Dr. Mostyn Levi Powell and were donated to the University of Melbourne's Medical History Museum by his son Michael Powell on 10 October 1995.

Materials and Finishes

Straw, brass and wool.

References

Brief Description

"Bloodless Circumcision Clamp" kit for babies, comprising metal clamp, instruction booklet and product box. Clamp detaches into several pieces.

History of Object

This item belonged to Dr. Patrick Cody, who was a radiologist with a practice in Spring Street. Dr. Patrick Cody's sons Stephen and Damian Cody donated their father's medical instruments to the Medical History Museum on 10 October 1996.

Materials and Finishes

Metal, cardboard and paper.

References