Plastic intra-uterine device

Made:
1965-1974
Plastic intra-uterine device, of a design in use in 1970, Europe

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Plastic intra-uterine device, of a design in use in 1970, Europe
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Plastic intra-uterine device, of a design in use in 1970, Europe

Details

Category:
Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A626859
Materials:
plastic and thread
Measurements:
including thread: length 365 mm
width 26 mm
height 9 mm
type:
intra-uterine devices
credit:
Marie Stopes Memorial Foundation

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