Vulcanite intra-uterine device

Vulcanite intra-uterine device, curved stem pessary, size 8

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Vulcanite intra-uterine device, curved stem pessary, size 8
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Vulcanite intra-uterine device, curved stem pessary, size 8, by Down Bros., London, c.1920

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Category:
Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A606483
Materials:
vulcanite
Measurements:
length 58 mm
stem: diameter 6 mm
disc: diameter 19 mm
type:
intra-uterine device
credit:
Marie Stopes Memorial Foundation