breast shield; nipple shell

Description:

Glass nipple shell with a circular opening in the bottom to fit over the nipple. The shells were secured to the body by binding or clothing. Glass shells were used to collect leaking breast milk and to protect the clothing of nursing women. The milk collected could also be fed to the infant at a later time. A small vent hole on the perimeter was used to drain the shell. Wholesale price per dozen shells as listed in the 1880 Whitall Tatum & Company catalog: 75 cents per dozen.

Location: Currently not on view

Subject: Women's Health

Subject:

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Exhibition:

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Credit Line: Gift of Alan & Elaine Levitt

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1985.0460.151Accession Number: 1985.0460Catalog Number: 1985.0460.151

Object Name: Breast Shieldbreast shieldnipple shellObject Type: Personal Hygiene Products

Measurements: overall: 7.6 cm x 3.4 cm; 3 in x 1 5/16 in

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a0-dd61-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_210145

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