Early intra-uterine stem pessary

Made:
London

Early intra-uterine stem pessary, consisting of catgut loop and plastic button, a stage in the evolution of the Grafenberg Ring

Details

Category:
Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A606485
Materials:
plastic (unidentified), catgut and string
Measurements:
length 49 mm
button: diameter 23 mm
loop: width 17 mm
type:
intra-uterine devices
credit:
Marie Stopes Memorial Foundation