Pessary

Pessary

Pessary

Name/Title

Pessary

Entry/Object ID

2019.020.0016

Description

A red cardboard box with the label "Mars Pessary 14K solid gold". It is made by F. Dittmar & Co. Inc. of Philadelphia, PA. It says that the device is small. A pessary is a soft, flexible device that is placed in the vagina to help support the bladder, vagina, uterus, and/or rectum. Pessaries are made in many different shapes and sizes. A pessary is a non-surgical way to treat pelvic organ prolapse and sometimes incontinence.

Collection

Benicia Historical Museum Collection