Sanitary Health Sponge

Title:

Sanitary Health Sponge

Description:

Sponges have been in use for contraceptive purposes for centuries. Modern forms of the contraceptive sponge were popularized in the west during the birth control movement of the early twentieth century. Both Sanger and Stopes recommended their use for effective birth control. The Sanitary Health Sponge sits inside a pouch of pink netting with a cord for easier removal.

Publisher:

[Sanitary Health Sponge Co.?]

Date:

1910

Coverage:

[Paris, Illinois?]

Display Date:

[ca. 1910s?]

Hover Text:

Women's reproductive health

Published Item:

U

Item Index:

13

Item Sort:

1900s

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