Marked above rims: "800 KM "; (b) marked with impressed "7"; (c) marked with impressed "8"
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-B2-3 Row B
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Book
Reference Comments
"Practical Prevenception," by William J. Robinson; American Biological Society, Hoboken, N.J., 1929, p. 119
Research Facts
From Dr. P. Groner's practice; G.P. in Toronto 1938-1970's; trained in Vienna, 1919-1924.
The American Biological Society describes the use of a silver cap pessary in Austria, fitted by the doctor once a month following menstruation; according to the author, the reputation of this kind of cap is so high that women would travel to Vienna specially to be fitted.
Exhibit History
On loan to THEMUSEUM for exhibit 'Menstration' L-2019-1 12 Feb - 12 June 2019; returned to storage 8 June 2019