2 Welescoe Blue Ribbon Compressed Sanitary Napkin
2 Welescoe “Blue Ribbon Compressed Sanitary Napkin” in white cardboard boxes, 2-1/2” x 5/8” x 3/8” with blue writing. Unopened, made in England.
A.T.V. Belts, A.T. Van Alstyn Company, Three Rivers, Mich
A.T.V. Belts, A.T. Van Alstyn Company, Three Rivers, Mich., with trademark in center, back of box shows a picture of the belt “No. 850, woven-to-Shape.” Empty box.
ADS Pelvitone A Vegetable Compound
ADS Pelvitone “A Vegetable Compound for relief of FEMALE WEAKNESSES, irregular or painful menstruation.” Unopened glass bottle with cork, cream color paper label with red and green print. American Druggists Syndicate, New York, N.Y., Made in U.S.A.
Caroui Tin Store Counter Showcase
Caroui Tin Store Counter Showcase “Caroui, For Women’s Ills, The Woman’ Tonic” printed on tin sign attached to the showcase. Showcase has a glass front 10” x 9-1/2” x 2 to 4-1/2” across. ” A separate 8-1/2 x 2-1/2” Showcase shows front and side panels of 3 boxes, 2 outside panels that contain the product. The company logo is on the side panels, “Wine of Caroui” w/ingredients listed (includes 10% alcohol). Additional writing about “Menstrual Disturbances.” Center panel has information about the product and on the bottom half are directions and a description of the product “Relief for women,” in Spanish. Chattanooga Medicine Company, Chattanooga, Tennessee. Showcase designed and made by The Brunhoff Manufacturing, Cincinnati, Ohio. DATED: 1890s into 1900s.
Chafeze, Prevents Chafing by Warner s in 5 x 5-1/2
“Chafeze, Prevents Chafing” by Warner’s in 5” x 5-1/2” tan box w/blue writing and blue and white sketch of woman wearing the “...dainty little rayon and cotton jersey leg shield. An ingenious arrangement of soft Latex bands, holds the shield gently yet firmly in place. The waistband is also adaptable as a sanitary belt.” 2 back panels w/instructions and 3 sketches of the woman putting them on. The Warner Brothers Company, Bridgeport, Connecticut. Chafeze Trademark 1937. DATE: Post 1937 thru 40s.
CHI-CHES-TERS for relief of functional menstrual pain
CHI-CHES-TERS “for relief of functional menstrual pain,”contains 26 tablets in 2” x 1” red, gold and black cardboard box w/instruction booklet. Diamond Brand Chicester Chemical Co., Philadelphia, PA. Unopened, cost $1.15.
Dr. Hobson s Vegetable Prescription
Dr. Hobson’s Vegetable Prescription for “the relief of Diseases and Weaknesses of Women which do not require surgical treatment such as Irregularities of the Menstrual Function and Painful Menstruation, Acts as an Antispasmodic and Laxative.” Glass bottle in original green box with a discolored white paper label w/black print, “Price one Dollar,” and on both the front and the back there is a sketch of lady’s face framed inside an oval. Dr. Hobson’s Vegetable Prescription, Pfeiffer Chemical Company, New York, St. Louis. DATED: 1918.
Faso Sanitary-Apron, rubber, empty 9-1/2 x 6-1/2
Faso Sanitary-Apron, rubber, empty 9-1/2” x 6-1/2” ecru envelope w/black print and drawing of a woman seen from the back wearing the apron and side view of her face looking into a mirror at the back of her hair, black stockings and shoes. “Worn as pictured to Protect Clothing, Washable and Sanitary.” DATE: 1910s into 20’s.
Form-Fit Sanitary Apron in original box
“Form-Fit” Sanitary Apron in original box features a woman wearing the apron over her corset. Back side text reads: “Supplies perfectly the universal demand among ladies for a device to protect their underwear and dresses from becoming soiled at menstrual periods.” The apron is made “with a fine nainsook (a soft cotton fabric) top attached to sanitary rubber sheeting. It is soft, pliable and easily cleaned with warm water.” Box 5” x 7.” The Logan Fabric Company, Logansport, Indiana, never worn, DATE: Circa 1915.
Gauzets Feminine daintiness Poster
Gauzets “Feminine daintiness” Poster. What gives the appearance of a photograph, shows a tall woman slender woman in a gown, side view, against a white background. Right side has a pink background. In the foreground near the bottom is a blue and white box of Gauzets and a large black circle that says, “The Patented Rubber Underlayer Gives Absolute Protection.” Along the bottom edge are pictures advertising other Rexall products, Hygienic Powder, Hy-Da-Way Fountain Syringe and Puretest Aspirin Tablets. Printed in U.S.A. on light weight cardboard. 22” x 34.” DATE: Post 1926 thru 30s.
Glovarian Pills
Glovarian Pills, “for dismenorrea, (menstrual cramps) and amenorrhea, (lacking periods).” Glass bottle holds 36 pills, a few remaining. In original white box 2-1/2” x 1”-1/2 x 1” w/brown print.Glycerine Ovarian Extract. Schieffelin & Co. est. 1794, NY G.W. Carnrick Co. Dependable Gland Products, Newark, N.J.
Hand-E-Catch Sanitary and D’Orsay Personal Belts
Hand-E-Catch pink Sanitary Belt, with 2 safety pins, original packaging, unopened and covered with cellophane; “Slip Around Body, Just Hook-on, Adjustable to Sizes 30 to 36,” with sketch of belt.
D’Orsay “Personal Belt, Adjustable to all Sizes,” pink sanitary belt w/2 safety pins; packaged on white board with royal blue trim and white lettering, covered with clear cellophane
Hormotone Tablets, tonic hormones
Hormotone Tablets, “tonic hormones for amenorrhea and dysmenorrea.” in a 2” x 1” x 2-1/2 sample brown glass bottle, with/a brown label and white cap.
Humphreys 31 a homeopathic preparation
Humphrey Products
a. Humphrey’s 31 “a homeopathic preparation” for “painful menstruation,” 2 unopened boxes with 32 tablets. 3” x 1” x 1” white cardboard box with black text and the image of nude woman sitting on a lion. Humphrey’s Medicine Co., New York, NY.
b. Humphrey’s Manual for the Administration of Medicine and Treatment of Disease. 96 page manual 4-1/2” x 3” w/dark blue cover with white silhouette of Humphrey. Revised Edition Copyrighted 1927, by Humphrey’s Hom. Med. Co., l Cor. Lafayette and Prince Sts., New York. #31 for Menstruation, #23 for Change of Life. DATED: 1927
Kotex Feminine Napkins, Deep-Downy Soft Impressions
“Kotex Feminine Napkins, Deep-Downy Soft Impressions, 24 Regular Napkins,” unopened 10-1/2 x 8 x 4” teal box, print in white w/white rose in center. Back same as front, one side panel advertises “Kotex Feminine Products Introductory Kit, Includes instructive booklets for you and your daughter…Every little girl should know about menstruation before her 11th birthday. $2.50. One Dozen, Regular Size. 2” Other side panel advertises “Tampon Introductory Kit, $1.00. Life Cycle Center, Kimberly-Clark Corp, Neenah, Wis. Copyright 1959. DATE: 1959.
Kotex Sanitary Napkin Regular Size, two safety pins enclosed,
Kotex Sanitary Napkin “Regular Size, two safety pins enclosed,” in heavy 9” x 4” paper envelope, unopened; West Disinfecting Co., Exclusive Distributors for Kotex Personal Service Cabinets and Filters for Kotex Cabinets. International Cellucotton Products Co., Chicago, Ill. U.S.A. “Contents protected by Patents Issued or Pending.”
Kotex, covered w/plain brown paper, unwrapped 8 x 7 x 2 box, h
Kotex, covered w/plain brown paper, unwrapped 8 x 7 x 2” box, hand marked 45c on front and back, stamped Regular.
Kotex, unopened 8 x 7-1/2 dark and light blue box
Kotex, unopened 8” x 7-1/2” dark and light blue box of Kotex Sanitary Napkins, One Dozen, Regular. International Cellucotton Products Co., Chicago, Il.
Lydia Pinkham. Products first went on the market in 1886.201
Lydia Pinkham. Products first went on the market in 1886.
a. Lydia E. Pinkham Tablets, “...to help relieve hot flashes and certain other discomforts of Change of Life and Monthly Periods,” label in a pale pinkish with black writing, 2-1/2” x 1” x 7/8.” Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass.
b. Tin for Lydia E. Pinkham’s Tablets, “for the relief and prevention of monthly pains and associated disorders.” Pale pinkish tin holds 25 tablets. 2” x 1” x 1/4” tin with a drawing of Lydia Pinkham, black print. Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass.
c. Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound in glass bottle, “for relieving hot flashes and certain other symptoms associated with “change of Life,” also “Menopause and cramps and other distress of Monthly Periods... menstruation-not due to organic disease.” Pink box with a picture of Lydia Pinkham. Includes Sheet of Directions. Box 8” x 3” x 2-1/2.” Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Company, Lynn, Mass., U.S.A. 14-1/2 fl.oz. Unopened.
d. Cylindrical lipstick holder w/needles/threads/thimble, advertising Lydia Pinkham Compound.
e. Lydia E. Pinkham’s Private Text-Book, “Caution to the Owner, This little book treats of delicate subjects, and has been sent to you only by request. It is not intended for indiscriminate reading, but for your own private information.” 8 Chapters include: Once a Month, “Joy of Motherhood, Diseases of the Female Organs, Keep Clean Inside and Out,” The Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn, Massachusetts, U.S.A. Booklet 4-1/2” x 6” with a brown cover.
f. Famous Women of History, Paper Pamphlet advertising products from “Lydia Pinkham, the Woman’s Friend,” includes testimonials with photographs, product ads and picture biographies that include Cleopatra, Isabella of Castile, Florence Nightingale and Martha Washington. Sketches throughout; 32 pages, on off white paper, w/black print and touches of royal blue. 7” x 4-1/2.”
Midol Poster
“Midol Poster. Midol relieves ‘Regular’ pain’ features a beautiful young woman with w/short curly reddish brown hair, blue eyes, bright red lips and cheeks, wearing a soft green halter bodice. At the bottom of the poster is a small open tin of Midol pills. Signed lithograph says, “Painted Exclusively for Midol by Lawrence Wilbur.” Reddish brown background compliments her hair color. On heavy cardboard, 35” x 24.”
Midol Tin, purse size 1 x 2-1/2, holds 10 pills
Midol Tin, purse size 1” x 2-1/2,” holds 10 pills. DATE: 1950s
2010.35.11 Glovarian Pills, “for dismenorrea, (menstrual cramps) and amenorrhea, (lacking periods).” Glass bottle holds 36 pills, a few remaining. In original white box 2-1/2” x 1”-1/2 x 1” w/brown print.Glycerine Ovarian Extract. Schieffelin & Co. est. 1794, NY G.W. Carnrick Co. Dependable Gland Products, Newark, N.J.
Modess Custom Belt 39c, 3-1/2 box
Modess Custom Belt 39c, 3-1/2” box pictures a woman in formal wear, a pink gown and long white gloves on front. Front of box is covered with cellophane. Back says, “Two adjustments assure perfect fit in both Pin and Pinless style,” unopened; Personal Products Corp., Milltown, N.J. Makers of New Design “V-Form by Modess the completely new sanitary belt.” DATED: 1956 and later.
Modess Hospital Size, 12 Feminine Napkins
Modess Hospital Size, 12 Feminine Napkins “Extra Super Absorbency.” unopened white 12 x 6 x 3” box w/royal blue and white; 9” royal blue outline of a woman wearing a nurses’ cap; 4 pink stripes serve as background for the words Modess and Vee-Form are the Trademarks of Personal Products Company, Milltown, N.J.
Modess, 6 pads in a gray box
Modess, 6 pads in a gray box 8-1/2” x 7-1/4,” center of front and back has a black cross framed inside an 1-1/2” red square and framed within a black 2-1/2” square. Directions on side flaps. The Modess Corporation, N.Y. DATE: 1930s
Nimform Sanitary Belt, pink, in original 2 x 4 tan box
Nimform Sanitary Belt, pink, in original 2” x 4” tan box with blue lettering.
Perfect Sanitary Belt, pink, in original 3 x 5 tan box
Perfect Sanitary Belt, pink, in original 3 x 5” tan box w/dark blue printing. with center oval has sketch of belt, never used; DATE: Circa 1910s.
Puritan Pocket Pad One Cotton Sanitary Napkin
Puritan Pocket Pad “One Cotton Sanitary Napkin” & “Two Safety Pins Enclosed” in brown cardboard box. Unopened. Puritan Mills, Assonet, Mass.
San-Nap-Pak, For Extra Protection with Moisture-Proof
San-Nap-Pak, “For Extra Protection with Moisture-Proof Back, Guaranteed,” 3” x 6-1/2” folded leaflet with yellow and black print. Unopened royal blue box, with white printing. Logo, a 2” sketch of woman in long gown. San-Nap-Pak Mfg., Co., New York, N.Y. DATE: 1940s - Box 8-1/2 x 7-3/4, One Dozen, Regular Size.
San-Nap-Pak, For Extra Protection with Moisture-Proof
San-Nap-Pak, “For Extra Protection with Moisture-Proof Back, Guaranteed,” 3” x 6-1/2” folded leaflet with yellow and black print. Unopened royal blue box, with white printing. Logo, a 2” sketch of woman in long gown. San-Nap-Pak Mfg., Co., New York, N.Y. DATE: 1940s - Box 8-1/2 x 3-1/2 x 2-1/2” Five Standard Size.
Sans Oval Ends, The Ideal Napkin Poster
Sans Oval Ends, The Ideal Napkin” Poster. All of the art work combines heavy paint and paper cuts out that have been glued in place to create the details of the picture. Poster features a woman in her bedroom seen from the waist up from the back. She is viewed through her dresser mirror, as she checks out the the back of her hair through her hand mirror. In the foreground is a table w/a large purple box of Sans. Colors primarily in pastel shades of teal and pink with touches of orange, yellow and white print. On heavy cardboard. 12” x 35-1/2.”
Seeqit Tablets, for the temporary relief of minor pains
Seeqit Tablets, “for the temporary relief of minor pains associated with monthly periods.” 2-1/2” x 7/8” x 7/8” yellow cardboard box w/blue writing, $1 per pack of 12. Unopened. Seeqit & Tiques, Inc., N.Y.C.
Tampax
Junior Tampax “10 Tampax preferred by many for the waning days,” white 2-1/2” x 5” box, red rectangle in upper right-hand corner “If you prefer More Absorbency ask next time for either Regular or Super Tampax.” - Tampax “Sanitary Protection, Worn Internally. No Belts, No Pins, No Pads. Accepted for Advertising by The Journal of The American Medical, Association,” 2 unopened boxes in original cellophane wrap, Tampax Incorporated, Palmer, Mass. DATE: Circa 1940.
Regular Tampax, “10 Tampax, An Average Month’s Supply,” light blue 3” x 5” box, red rectangle in upper right-hand corner says, “For more Absorbency Super Tampax.” - Tampax “Sanitary Protection, Worn Internally. No Belts, No Pins, No Pads. Accepted for Advertising by The Journal of The American Medical, Association,” 2 unopened boxes in original cellophane wrap, Tampax Incorporated, Palmer, Mass. DATE: Circa 1940.
The Hygienic Sponge, 1 D, round red tin container
The Hygienic Sponge, 1” D, round red tin container with red and silver design, contains a sea sponge used for menstruation, wrapped in netting.
Tin Kotex Advertisement Poster
Tin Kotex Advertisement Poster, gray background, across the top in white print is the word “Kotex” and pictures a very serious and empathetic nurse in her white uniform and cap holding a box of Kotex under her arm. The box is blue box w/white lettering. 18” x 12” in wood frame.
