'Yamabuki Wrinkle' condoms, Japan, 1970-1980

Made:
1970-1980 in Japan
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Winking holographic carton of Yamabuki Wrinkle' condoms
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Winking holographic carton of "Yamabuki Wrinkle" condoms
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Winking holographic carton of "Yamabuki Wrinkle" condoms
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Winking holographic carton of "Yamabuki Wrinkle" condoms
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Winking holographic carton of "Yamabuki Wrinkle" condoms
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Winking holographic carton of "Yamabuki Wrinkle" condoms, Japanese, 1970s. Also containing two erotic holographic cards.

This box of ‘Yamabuki Wrinkle’ condoms contains three beautifully wrapped packets. It was made in Japan in the 1970s. Each condom packet opens to reveal a risqué image. The box also contains two erotic holographic cards. Condoms are a common contraceptive in Japan. State approval for the prescription of the contraceptive pill in Japan was only given in 1999. This was years later than in most other countries.

Details

Category:
Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception
Object Number:
2009-224
Materials:
cardboard and latex
Measurements:
overall: 35 mm x 140 mm x 80 mm, .11kg
type:
condom
credit:
Philip Meredith