Whitall Tatum Company | Early 20th Century
Before electric pumps and modern medical technology, nursing mothers relied on simple hand-operated instruments like this one. Manufactured by the Whitall Tatum Company, the Simplex Sanitary Breast Pump represents an era when glass, rubber, and careful engineering were considered the highest standards of hygienic medical care.
Once found in pharmacies, physicians' offices, and family homes, these instruments quietly supported maternal and infant health while documenting an important chapter in the history of medicine. Today they survive as uncommon artifacts that illustrate the evolution of healthcare long before disposable plastics and electric devices transformed the field.
Whether displayed in a cabinet of curiosities, a Gothic apothecary, or a medical history collection, this piece serves as a tangible reminder that some of history's most fascinating objects were created not for spectacle, but for everyday life.
Whitall Tatum Company
Early 20th Century
Hand-operated glass breast pump
Original instruction card included
Authentic antique medical instrument
Good vintage condition with expected age-related wear
Whitall Tatum Company | Early 20th Century
Before electric pumps and modern medical technology, nursing mothers relied on simple hand-operated instruments like this one. Manufactured by the Whitall Tatum Company, the Simplex Sanitary Breast Pump represents an era when glass, rubber, and careful engineering were considered the highest standards of hygienic medical care.
Once found in pharmacies, physicians' offices, and family homes, these instruments quietly supported maternal and infant health while documenting an important chapter in the history of medicine. Today they survive as uncommon artifacts that illustrate the evolution of healthcare long before disposable plastics and electric devices transformed the field.
Whether displayed in a cabinet of curiosities, a Gothic apothecary, or a medical history collection, this piece serves as a tangible reminder that some of history's most fascinating objects were created not for spectacle, but for everyday life.
Whitall Tatum Company
Early 20th Century
Hand-operated glass breast pump
Original instruction card included
Authentic antique medical instrument
Good vintage condition with expected age-related wear
