Package of Curity Disposable Diapers, 1956-1958

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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Diaper (Underwear)

Date Made

1956-1958

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2021.112.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Cloth
Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Pink (Color)
White (Color)
Blue
Light blue

Dimensions

Height: 12.5 in (Packaging)
Width: 14.25 in (Packaging)
Length: 3.625 in (Packaging)

Inscriptions

on front and back of packaging: Curity(R) / DISPOSABLE / DIAPERS / softer more absorbent medicated / waterproof backing resist tearing on left and right sides of packaging: 36 DIAPERS / 10" X 14" / APPROX. SIZE / Curity / DISPOSABLE / DIAPERS / SMALL / FOR BABIES / UNDER 12 LBS. / Code No. 2250 handwritten on right side: 1.98 on top of packaging: PRESS IN TO OPEN / LIFT HANDLE TO OPEN on bottom of packaging: Curity DISPOSABLE DIAPERS / Put soft, fluffy side next to baby / No panties needed...just pin on / When soiled--throw in refuse can / or burn / Medicated* to help prevent diaper rash. New non-woven cottoned fabric / practically eliminates chafing...and, combined with the plastic water- / proof backing, gives added pin strength. / Other uses: as a waterproof underpad to protect bedding in the nursery, / in the baby carriage and, for both children and adults, in the sickroom. / *Active ingredient: Benzethonium Chloride / THE KENDALL COMPANY BAUER & BLACK DIVISION TEXTILE DIVISION Made in U.S.A.