Vintage Porcelain Invalid Feeder Cup - Red Cross, Gold Trim

Vintage porcelain invalid feeder cup (also called a pap boat or sick feeder), white with gold trim and a red cross emblem in a circle on the half-covered top. Spout and side handle, for feeding liquids to a patient in bed. The unglazed base carries only an incised number, no maker's name. About 5.5 inches long from spout to handle and about 2.75 inches tall. A neat piece of medical history for a nursing or Red Cross collection. There is some wear to the gold trim, as shown in the photos. Good used condition. $20. Local pickup in Cambridge.