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Breastfeeding in Public During Social Hour
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Although this photo isn't dated, I wager a bet it was taken during the mid to late 1930s. It may potentially be the early 1940s. What is particularly telling about this photograph are the notes on the back of the photo (below) and the fact that once again breastfeeding in public was no big deal before the formula industry changed the perception of infant feeding (almost irreparably) in this country. The men could care less that a woman's exposed breast is in full view of everyone, although the little boy on the right does seem a little enthralled by the baby breastfeeding.
Written Notes on Item
a) Part of Social Hour audience at Shafter Camp (handwritten on reverse); b) Todd's favorite picture of an "Okie Family" in Shafter F.S.A. Camp. Nursing babies was the usual thing at camp "Socials." (typed and attached to reverse)
Labels: breastfeeding history, breastfeeding in public
posted by Jennifer James @ 5:41 PM,
4 Comments:
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At April 19, 2008 6:33 AM,
renee - 21st Century Parenting said...
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wow! great photo!
yes, our society is getting more and more backward in direct proportion to our technological (i.e. COMMERCE) advances! hmmmmmm.... makes you wonder!
my daughter is breastfed. while we are mindful of others, who can't seem to handle reality, and always nurse discreetly, there are times when i just want to scream! lol
one of the leaders of our local babywearing meetings was reprimanded for nursing at target... because "this is a FAMILY establishment" :-D rofl -
At April 24, 2008 8:49 AM,
said...
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That's just crazy. Things sure have changed, haven't they?
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At April 28, 2008 10:22 PM,
Elizabeth F. said...
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I justs love the pics that you find! I am intrigued by the old black and white pics and long to know more about their lives. Thanks!
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At June 13, 2008 7:54 PM,
Linda said...
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I don't get over here nearly enough... the photos you find are amazing. Thank you so much.
