Collection of 48 natural sponges of various sizes, supplied by N. Vouvalis & Co. Ltd., 1980 Collection of 48 natural sponges of various sizes
Rubber sponge, "Racial" brand, designed by Marie Stopes, for use at Mothers' Clinic, improved grease resisting form as used by Construction Birth Control Committee, 1931 "Racial" brand birth control sponge 1931
Rubber sponge, brand name, "Occlusator", with central cavity for a suppository and handle for removal Contraceptive sponges, early 20th century.
Lid of carton for sponge, with instructions stuck to underside, English, 1901-1940 Lid of carton for sponge, with instructions stuck 1901-1940