Ceramic feeding cup stamped 'Kensington Infirmary
Maker and role
Defries & Sons
Production date
1914-1918
See full details
Details
Description
Ceramic feeding cup stamped 'Kensington Infirmary, Marloes Rd' in a blue, circular design.
Collection Type
Objects
Media/Materials
History
Cup used by British Red Cross volunteers at Kensington Infirmary during the First World War. Kensington had a number of detachments of trained volunteers to supplement the paid nursing staff. The feeding cup has one handle and partially covered lid to prevent spills. The teapot style spout enabled the cup to be used at a less steep angle when drinking. This design was in wide use from the late Nineteenth century, later versions were produced in enamel and plastic. Prior to the establishment of the National Health Service British Red Cross volunteers helped out at hospitals and organised many welfare services within local communities, these included medical equipment service, meals on wheels and beauty care.
Catalogue Number
1254/6/4
Associated Person and Role
Kensington Infirmary
Associated Place
Maker
Associated Person
Subject auto tags
Object Types
Share
All images are the property of the British Red Cross Museum and Archives (unless otherwise indicated), and cannot be used without permission. For queries about permission to use images, please contact enquiry@redcross.org.uk.