Cushion, Hemorrhoids; Davol Rubber Company; 1940-1970; WY.1995.8.12

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Wyndham and District Historical Museum

Name/Title

Cushion, Hemorrhoids

About this object

This is a hemorrhoid cushion which could be used by people suffering from hemorrhoids or by women who had recently given birth.

Maker

Davol Rubber Company

Maker Role

Manufacturer

Date Made

1940-1970

Place Made

North and Central America, United States

Medium and Materials

organic, processed material, vegetal, fibre, cotton
organic, processed material, vegetal, plant extract, rubber
inorganic, processed material, metal, steel (?)
inorganic, processed material, metal, copper

Inscription and Marks

Makers mark stamped into rubber: 'DAVOL RUBBER COMPANY
DAVOL
QUALITY SERVICE
PROVIDE NCE.R.I.U.S.A'
Handwritten in black marker pen at inside opening of cover: 'WY 95 8'

Measurements

l 565 mm x w 510 mm

Subject and Association Keywords

Health and Medicine

Object Type

equipment

Object number

WY.1995.8.12

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Health and Medicine

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