Description:
Lanesta Exquiset "Physician's Prescription Package" includes: one tube of Lanesta Vaginal Gel, one packet of Lanteen Douche Powder, one diaphragm, one diaphragm inserter, one gel applicator, one dark blue "clutch-style" carrying case, and one paper instruction booklet.
"A Product of Lanteen Research" printed on box.
Trademark Registration (Lanesta): 1958-12–16
Maker: Esta Medical Laboratories, Inc.
Location: Currently not on view
Place Made: United States: Ohio, Alliance
Subject: Women's HealthBirth Control/Contraception
Subject:
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Credit Line: Gift of Robert Locurto
Data Source: National Museum of American History
Id Number: 1977.0941.02Accession Number: 1977.0941Catalog Number: 1977.0941.02
Object Name: Diaphragm, Kit
Physical Description: gel (gel, vaginal, tube of material)metal (diaphragm material)metal (vaginal gel tube material)7-chloro-4-indanol, 0.10%; sodium laurel sulfate, 0.20%; ricinoleic acid, 1.00%; sodium chloride 10.00%; glycerin, tragacanth, perfumed water base (vaginal gel active ingredients)paper (booklet, instruction material)citric acid; lactose; zinc sulfate; ammonia alum; magnesium sulfate (douche powder active ingredients)plastic (applicator, vaginal gel material)plastic (inserter, diaphragm material)plastic (purse material)powder (douche powder, package of material)rubber (diaphragm material)Measurements: overall, box: 3 3/8 in x 8 1/4 in x 2 1/4 in; 8.5725 cm x 20.955 cm x 5.715 cm
Metadata Usage: CC0
Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-9d1a-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
Record Id: nmah_729440
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