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Lanesta Exquiset with Lanflat Brand of Flat Spring Diaphragm and Inserter

Object Details

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.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
maker
Esta Medical Laboratories, Inc.
trademark registration (Lanesta)
1958-12–16
Credit Line
Gift of Robert Locurto
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
Object Name
Diaphragm, Kit
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