Twelve 'Tabloid' sanitary towels, London, England, 1910-1940

Twelve 'Tabloid' sanitary towels, London, England, 1910-1940 Twelve "Tabloid" pleated compressed sanitary towels

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Twelve "Tabloid" pleated compressed sanitary towels
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Twelve "Tabloid" pleated compressed sanitary towels with attachment, size number 3, by Burroughs Wellcome and Co., 1910-1940

Disposable sanitary towels were introduced during the 1890s as an alternative to washable ones. Sanitary towels are used by women during their periods. These compressed examples, designed to save on space, were made by Burroughs, Wellcome & Co.

Details

Category:
Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
1989-104
type:
sanitary towel and menstrual pad
credit:
Wellcome Institute