Pap boat 18th-19th century

This small, 18th-19th century, anonymous pewter "Pap boat" from the Minneapolis Institute of Art is a type of spoon used to feed infants. The spoon is made from pewter, and it is shaped like a small boat, with a handle that extends out from the bowl. "Pap boats" were commonly used to feed infants a type of porridge called pap. This piece is a prime example of the importance of functional art in the early 19th century.