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Breakage test

Date2/2/1990

Names

Stawicki, Andrew (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Format

Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Breakage test: Federal regulations require that a condom can be filled with 25 litres of air before bursting. The test helps detect minor flaws.

Subject

Birth control

Medical care

Medium

Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0025711F

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