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Maker:
Shenyang Nostrum Co., LTD  Search this
Physical Description:
latex (overall material)
cardboard (packaging material)
plastic (packaging material)
Measurements:
overall: 3 3/32 in x 3 5/16 in x 3/4 in; 7.874 cm x 8.382 cm x 1.905 cm
overall: 3 1/8 in x 2 3/8 in x 3/4 in; 7.9375 cm x 6.0325 cm x 1.905 cm
Object Name:
contraceptive
contraceptive, condom
contraceptive, condom and vibrator
Place made:
China: Liaoning, Shenyang
Date made:
ca 2010
Description:
This vibrating condom was manufactured by the Shenyang Nostum Company, LTD of Shenyang, China around 2000. The package contains one condom and one vibrating ring. The reverse features the English text “Reins is unique vibrator of use on the penis, intensifying sexual pleasure and allowing both you and your partner to climax at the same time. The condom is promotes safe and responsible sex. The condom is a latex product, with spermicidal properties and conforms to EU standards.” The condom was distributed by DKT International, a non-profit organization founded by Phil Harvey in 1989 to promote family planning and HIV/AIDS prevention through social marketing.
One condom package labeled "2 Premium Condoms For greater Reassurance" Package has blue, black and red script (in English and Chinese) with blue decorative motifs and has an image of Jennifer Lopez. The back of the package reads "Nabs condoms are manufactured according to international standards. Every Nabs condom is 100% electronically tested for ensure greatest safety" There is also Chinese script, disposal instructions and a picture of a man.
Location:
Currently not on view
Subject:
Sexually Transmitted Diseases  Search this
Birth Control/Contraception  Search this
HIV-AIDS  Search this
Sex  Search this
ID Number:
2010.0139.009
Accession number:
2010.0139
Catalog number:
2010.0139.009
See more items in:
Medicine and Science: Medicine
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ad-2f4d-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1398103