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Baby feeder

India

 

Collector not known

Given to the Museum in 1924 by the The Government of Madras

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Baby feeder, India

This chauk shell is from India. It has had its interior coils removed, to allow it to function as a baby feeder. As well as being a suitable shape, the chauk was believed to have medicinal qualities, and was preferred to a manufactured feeding bottle. It was collected some time before 1924.

View database record 1924.44.5