Vulcanite intra-uterine device

Vulcanite intra-uterine device, straight stem pessary, size 7, by Down Bros., c.1920

Details

Category:
Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A606482
Materials:
vulcanite
Measurements:
length 57 mm
stem: diameter 4 mm
disc: diameter 19 mm
type:
intra-uterine devices
credit:
Marie Stopes Memorial Foundation