Birth Control Collection

Portraits of Henry VIIIs six wives from 1509, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
Portraits of Henry VIIIs six wives; Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Anne of Cleves, Catherine Howard and Catherine Parr

Scene from Framley Parsonage by Anthony Trollope, 1860. Artist: John Everett Millais
Scene from Framley Parsonage by Anthony Trollope, 1860. The Rev and Mrs Crawley at home with their young family which, as an impoverished parson, he has difficulty in supporting

IUD contraceptive and sperm cells. Computer artwork of an intrauterine device (IUD, red and white, centre) in a womans uterus, surrounded by sperm cells (white, not to scale)

Miss Elizabeth Stuyvesant, portrait photograph, 1919 Jan. 19. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Miss Elizabeth Stuyvesant, portrait photograph, 1919 Jan. 19. American dancer and suffragist, active in the campaign for birth control

Dr Vladimir Petrow, the man who discovered the Volidan birth pill, checking an experiment with one of his research team in one of the laboratories

150, 000 Volidan birth pills under inspection at the British Drug House, Chemical Works, Graham Street, City Road, London. 17th August 1965

Dr Marie Stopes, February 1923 Family Planning Pioneer in the 1920s and 1930s portrait smiling

Henry VIII, King of England from 1509, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
Henry VIII, King of England from 1509, (1932). Henry (1491-1547) succeeded his father, Henry VII, in 1509. Obsessed with passing the throne on to a male heir

Duke of the Abruzzi, Italian mountaineer and explorer, late 19th-early 20th century. Luigi Amedeo Giuseppe Maria Ferdinando Francesco (1873-1933), son of Amadeo I, King of Spain

General O Connor, commander of the expeditionary force to Figuig, Morocco, 1903. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 21st June 1903

The winners of the Prix Reverdy, Paris, 1899. Artist: Henri Meyer
The winners of the Prix Reverdy, Paris, 1899. Award for patriotism and abundance of children. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 1st January 1899

Used condom on ground F006 / 9142
Used condom abandoned on fringes of metropolitan park, West Midlands, UK

BIRTH CONTROL RULING, 1965. Estelle Griswold, left, of New Haven, Connecticut, reading a newspaper account of the U. S
BIRTH CONTROL RULING, 1965. Estelle Griswold, left, of New Haven, Connecticut, reading a newspaper account of the U.S. Supreme Courts ruling in her case, Griswold v

BIRTH CONTROL LOBBY, c1930. Two women in an office of the National Committee on Federal Legislation for Birth Control. Photograph, c1930

MARGARET SANGER (1879-1966). American birth control activist, sex educator, and nurse. Photographed with Mahatma Gandhi, February 1936

NO MORE CHILDREN, c1929. The marquee of the Uptown Theatre in Washington D.C. advertising No More Children, a film about birth control. Photograph, c1929

MARGARET SANGER (1879-1966). American birth control activist, sex educator, and nurse. Photograph, c1920

MARGARET SANGER (1879-1966). American leader of birth-control movement. With her second husband, J. Noah H. Slee, in Germany, 1927

MARGARET SANGER (1879-1966). American birth control activist, sex educator, and nurse. Photograph, c1913

MARGARET SANGER (1879-1966). American leader of birth-control movement. The Higgins sisters: Ethel, Margaret, Nan and Mary

KATHERINE D. McCORMICK (1875-1967). American biologist and womens rights and birth control advocate. Photograph, c1900

CARTOON: BIRTH CONTROL. From Margaret Sangers Birth Control Review, 1918. Drawn by Lou Rogers

CARTOON: BIRTH CONTROL. The Poets Plaint I don t seem to be able to create anything! Nothing that will live, anyway. By Donald McKee (American), 1912

AD: BIRTH CONTROL, 1862. A discreet advertisement for male contraceptives from an American newspaper of 1862

The birth control appeal at the House of Lords Dr Marie Stopes arriving at the house of Lords for the hearing of her final appeal 23 October 1924

Contraceptive implant, X-ray C017 / 7390
Contraceptive implant. X-ray of the arm of a 19 year old female showing a contraceptive implant (thin rod at upper centre)

Condoms F008 / 3183
Condoms, cross processed image

Safe sex, conceptual image F008 / 3185
Safe sex, conceptual image

Coloured condoms F008 / 3177
Coloured condoms

Condoms F008 / 3181
Condoms, cross processed image

Condoms F008 / 3178
Condoms, cross processed image

Contraceptive patch F008 / 2874
MODEL RELEASED. Contraceptive patch

Contraceptive patch F008 / 2872
MODEL RELEASED. Contraceptive patch

Condoms F008 / 3182
Condoms, cross processed image

Coloured condoms F008 / 3176
Coloured condoms

Coloured condoms F008 / 3175
Coloured condoms

Safe sex, conceptual image F008 / 3184
Safe sex, conceptual image

Condoms F008 / 3180
Condoms, cross processed image

Contraceptive patch F008 / 2873
MODEL RELEASED. Contraceptive patch

Condoms F008 / 3179
Condoms, cross processed image

From Margaret Sangers Birth Control Review, 1918. Mrs. Poor Patient: If you re rich, the law don t count
CARTOON: BIRTH CONTROL. From Margaret Sangers Birth Control Review, 1918. Mrs. Poor Patient: If you re rich, the law don t count. Drawn by Lou Rogers

Disability sexuality, conceptual artwork
Conceptual illustration showing sexual attraction between a man and a woman, both with physical disabilities

Ectopic IUD contraceptive, CT scan
Ectopic IUD contraceptive. Computed tomography (CT) scan of an axial section through the lower abdomen of a woman, showing an ectopic (abnormally positioned) intrauterine device (IUD, white)

Ectopic IUD contraceptive, X-ray
Ectopic IUD contraceptive. Coloured X-ray of the lower abdomen of a woman, showing an ectopic (abnormally positioned) intrauterine device (IUD, white, highlighted in red)

Ectopic IUD contraceptive, 3D MRI scan
Ectopic IUD contraceptive. Coloured 3D magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of an axial section through the lower abdomen of a woman

MARIE STOPES (1880-1958). English paleobotanist and birth-control advocate

MARGARET SANGER (1879-1966). American leader of the birth-control movement. At the time of her 1916 trial

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"Unveiling the Journey of Birth Control: From Past to Present" Step into the world through a captivating scene from Anthony Trollope's "Framley Parsonage, " brought to life by John Everett Millais in 1860. Amidst this historical backdrop, let us explore the evolution and impact of contraception. Intriguingly, our journey begins with an IUD contraceptive and microscopic sperm cells, reminding us of the scientific advancements that have revolutionized reproductive health. Margaret Sanger, a trailblazer in women's rights, emerges next in 1916; her unwavering determination laid the foundation for accessible birth control options. Delving further back in time, we encounter Henry VIII's six wives portrayed by Rosalind Thornycroft in 1932. Their stories echo the struggles faced by countless women throughout history due to limited contraceptive choices. Dr Vladimir Petrow takes center stage as he unveils his groundbreaking discovery - the Volidan birth pill. This milestone marks a turning point towards greater autonomy for individuals seeking family planning alternatives. Walter Pierce at his desk captures a momentous era when societal attitudes began shifting towards embracing contraception openly. Margaret Sanger reappears amidst this transformative period around 1930; her tireless advocacy continues to inspire generations even today. The trade card featuring Mrs Phillips highlights how contraceptive makers played their part in disseminating information and products crucial for empowering individuals with choice and control over their bodies. Returning full circle to Henry VIII depicted once again by Rosalind Thornycroft, we are reminded that even powerful rulers grappled with matters related to reproduction – underscoring how universal these concerns truly are across time and cultures. Amidst these historical narratives emerge figures like Duke of Abruzzi and General O'Connor who remind us that access to effective contraception transcends borders – impacting lives far beyond royal courts or political spheres.