Preg-No-Matic Fertility Tracker
MakerMade by
Brooklawn-Park Laboratory
(American)
Date1956
Mediumcardstock, paper, ink
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (a) overall diameter: 5 3/4in. (14.6cm)
Primary Dimensions (b) overall height x width: 8 1/2 × 5 1/2in. (21.6 × 14cm)
Primary Dimensions (c) overall height x width: 5 3/4 × 3 3/4in. (14.6 × 9.5cm)
Primary Dimensions (d) overall height x width: 11 × 8 1/2in. (27.9 × 21.6cm)
Primary Dimensions (e-f) overall height x width: 5 1/2 × 2 13/16in. (14 × 7.1cm)
Primary Dimensions (g) overall height x width: 8 1/2 × 3 5/8in. (21.6 × 9.2cm)
Primary Dimensions (h) overall height x width: 5 1/2 × 7 7/16in. (14 × 18.9cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineGift of John Meola
Object number2023.3.0a-h
DescriptionPreg-No-Matic fertility tracker and instruction documents made by Brooklawn-Park Laboratory (Bridgeport), 1956. The kit consists of (a) Preg-No-Matic fertility tracker, (b) Instructions for Use of Preg-No-Matic, 1957, (c) Preg-No-Matic Time Table Model, (d) The New Ovulation-Temperature Method, 1957, (e-f) two order coupons, (g) “Quotes” What Others Say, and (h) merchandise envelope.
The (a) fertility tracker consists of two circular discs that rotate to indicate the fertility window. There are blank spaces on the back of the tracker where the user can track the dates of when menstration begins, cycle, and possible fertility.
The handout (b) titled, "Sex & The Rhythm: Rhythm Control vs. Contraceptives" was written by Margaret G. Hiskins. It describes the rhythm method and how to use Preg-No-Matic.
The booklet (c) titled, "Preg-No-Matic Time Table Model" explains how to use the Preg-No-Matic in conjunction with the charts enclosed in the booklet.
The handout (d) titled, "An Important New Discovery! The New Ovulation-Temperature Method" explains pregnancy and ovulation.
The kit includes two (e-f) order coupons for the Preg-No-Matic.
The handout (g) titled, "'Quotes' What Others Say" provides reviews from Catholic Church members and medical doctors.
The tracker and documents were sent to people in a (h) merchandise envelope.
The (a) fertility tracker consists of two circular discs that rotate to indicate the fertility window. There are blank spaces on the back of the tracker where the user can track the dates of when menstration begins, cycle, and possible fertility.
The handout (b) titled, "Sex & The Rhythm: Rhythm Control vs. Contraceptives" was written by Margaret G. Hiskins. It describes the rhythm method and how to use Preg-No-Matic.
The booklet (c) titled, "Preg-No-Matic Time Table Model" explains how to use the Preg-No-Matic in conjunction with the charts enclosed in the booklet.
The handout (d) titled, "An Important New Discovery! The New Ovulation-Temperature Method" explains pregnancy and ovulation.
The kit includes two (e-f) order coupons for the Preg-No-Matic.
The handout (g) titled, "'Quotes' What Others Say" provides reviews from Catholic Church members and medical doctors.
The tracker and documents were sent to people in a (h) merchandise envelope.
Status
Not on view
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