Box of 10 Cameo tampons, extra absorbency

Made:
1971

Box of 10 Cameo tampons, extra absorbency, with special disposable applicators, Robinsons of Chesterfield, England or Japan, 1971

Cameo was a British tampon adapted to the Japanese market. It was supplied with an intricate cardboard applicator that had to be folded into shape before use. Both tampon and applicator were marketed as completely disposable via flushing.

Details

Category:
Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception
Object Number:
2025-2075
Materials:
cardboard, fibre (unidentified) and cellophane
Measurements:
overall: 40 mm x 98 mm x 88 mm,
type:
applicator tampon

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