Cervical cap
- Made:
- 1950-1960
Opaque biege rubber cervical cap, 1950-1960
A cervical cap is a form of contraception that fits tightly over the entrance of the cervix. It blocks sperm from entering the uterus and thereby prevents fertilisation. Popular since the mid-1800s, their use has dropped dramatically in recent years.
Details
- Category:
- Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception
- Object Number:
- 1981-1419/1
- Materials:
- rubber (unidentified)
- Measurements:
-
overall: 25 mm 55 mm,
- type:
- cervical cap
- credit:
- Infield, J.
