1913

Support

for young mothers
Henkel nurse examining an infant and three mothers with their infants.
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Advice to mothers ‏(1925): assistance with the care and feeding of their children from the factory nurse

Wanderkorb mit Säuglingsaustattung für Wöchnerinnen. An der Außenseite des Korbes ist der Firmenname Henkel & Cie gemalt. Neben dem Korb sind Untensilien zur Sterilisation platziert. Aus dem geöffneten Korb schauen Textilien heraus.
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Traveling basket for new mothers with an infant, including bedding and undergarments ‏(from 1913)

Infant mortality is still high in the early 20th century. To help improve neonatal care for new mothers and their infants, Henkel sets up an assistance scheme…