Contraceptive tampon, United Kingdom, 1920-1960

Made:
1920-1960 in Europe
Medicated tampon for use as a contraceptive by itself

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Medicated tampon for use as a contraceptive by itself
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Medicated tampon for use as a contraceptive by itself

Details

Category:
Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A606555
Materials:
cotton wool and string
Measurements:
overall: 53 mm x 31 mm, 0.004 kg
type:
medicated tampons and tampon
credit:
Marie Stopes Memorial Foundation