There is a actually a Museum of Contraception in Toronto. It is a small but fascinating corporate museum operated by Ortho. I went their during a graduate school field trip two years ago. I believe the curator's name was Percy Skuy. He was a long time salesman for Ortho and now takes care of the Museum... very knowledgeable. I can probably find a phone number and/or address if needed. They may have a website? Good luck... Parker Hayes


Adrienne Roberts wrote in message ...
>hi everyone.
>
>okay, here is an interesting one for you all.  i'm currently doign some
>research on condoms as material culture, as well as going through their
>technological changes over the centuries, etc.  however, i've come across
>two references (Stopes and Himes) that briefly mention the female condom
>(ie. one or two lines), and these were published in 1923 and 1936.  does
>anyone know of any additional information abou them?  i have got one
>picture of it, but no history as to when it was introduced, or taken off
>of the market, etc.  the two sources are pretty negatie about it, however,
>and i get the impression that it wasn't all that popular.  anyway, if
>anyone has some info, let me know.
>
>thanks
>adrienne
>
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