Marine contraceptive sponge and tampon, 1920-1960.

Made:
1920-1960 in England

Marine sponge, for use as vaginal pessary, as used by Dr. Henson, English, 1920-1960

Details

Category:
Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A626884
Materials:
complete, sponge, mother of pearl, cloth and silk
Measurements:
overall: 33 mm x 44 mm x 53 mm, 0.004 kg
type:
contraceptives, sponges
credit:
Marie Stopes Memorial Foundation