Category: Obstetrics and Gynecology
Estimated Date: 1890
Name: Dr. Monroe’s Hygienic Feeder
Manufacturer: Unknown
Description: Glass Tubular shaped bottle, tapers at each end to leave an opening. Embossed Dr.Monro etc. Glass made in France. Calibrated in ounces and tablespoons on the sides. 8” x 3” x 1.75”. The ironic thing is these “Hygienic Feeders” were a major cause of infection in infants.
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