Contraceptive sponges, early 20th century.
- Made:
- London
Rubber sponge, brand name, "Occlusator", with central cavity for a suppository and handle for removal
This particular contraceptive sponge is made out rubber and has a central cavity for a suppository and a handle for removal. 'Occlusator' is its brand name.
Details
- Category:
- Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A606562
- Materials:
- rubber
- Measurements:
-
height 20 mm
diameter 49 mm
- type:
- contraceptives and sponges
- credit:
- Marie Stopes Memorial Foundation
