Read the main Hartmann page
and see similar early U.K. towels (menstrual pads) by Mosana.
 
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THE MUSEUM OF MENSTRUATION AND WOMEN'S HEALTH
Early disposable menstrual napkin: Southall's
Ads from the U.S.A., 1887 - 1894 (see British
Southall's ads )
Assuming the date 1887 is correct, this is maybe the first disposable
pad, earlier than Hartmann. But information keeps appearing so the final
story has not yet been written.
Some ads mention that it's cheaper to burn them
or throw them away than wash them, perfect for traveling women.
The company early used an apostrophe in two different
positions - see below - but today uses none.
Read the main Hartmann page and see similar
early U.K. towels (menstrual pads) by Mosana.
I thank Ben Truwe for the scans of the American ads, below!
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Below: left,
from Herald of Gospel Liberty, June 30, 1892; right,
from The Ladies' Home Journal and Practical Housekeeper, May, 1887.
I left in the Hires ad, which it calls a "temperance beverage,"
in place of alcohol.
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Below: from The Youth's Companion,
June 2, 1892.
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Below: from Harper's Bazaar, September
24, 1887.
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Below: from Harper's Bazaar, December
22, 1894
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Below: from Harper's Bazaar, May
14, 1892
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