US EditionRijksmuseum Displays Rare 19th-Century Condom Featuring Erotic Etching
- The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam is displaying a rare 19th-century condom dated to 1830, featuring an erotic etching of a nun and three clergymen.
- The condom was acquired at auction six months ago, likely as a souvenir from a luxury brothel where condoms were sold under the counter.
- Made from a sheep's appendix and measuring 20 centimeters long, the condom is in mint condition and UV tests show it was never used.
- Curator Joyce Zelen noted it served more as an object for amusement than effective protection, providing minimal defense against pregnancies or disease.
- The condom is included in a display focused on prostitution and sexuality during the 1800s and will be exhibited in the museum's Print Room through November.
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Cultural history: The Rijksmuseum has acquired a condom with an erotic etching on it for its print collection. The condom from around 1830…
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The Independent (US)200-year-old condom etched with erotic art makes museum debut
The ancient contraceptive from around 1830 has been exhibited at Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum
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The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam has purchased a (presumably never used) 19th century condom for a thousand euros. It has an erotic...
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