Vintage 1961 Modess Vending Machine Sanitary Pad Dispenser Coin Op 5 cent. Used 1961 Modess Sanitary Pad Dispenser. Holds up to 24 Sanitary Pads. Shows some age and could use some restoration. Is missing its coin box but otherwise is fully functional. Has original labels and paperwork inside. Some dings and over paint from its history. Will also require a new lock as original key has been lost. Sanitary napkin vending machine: The tall rectangular box is constructed of ferrous metal and is painted beige. The front door has three hinges on the proper left edge. The dispensing mechanism on the front is chromed ferrous metal and the lock is also ferrous metal. ” There is a blue company name plate attached to front on the upper part of the machine which reads: “Modess / because / Modess Sanitary Napkins Distributed by Rochester Germicide Co. / Rochester New York. The back panel is perforated with holes including two larger ones at the top for hanging the machine. History of the Modess Brand. MODESS was a revolutionary product designed by women for women. Based on door-to-door consumer research conducted by trained nurses, the pads offered improved protection and added comfort. However, because menstruation remained taboo, MODESS Sanitary Napkins were notoriously difficult to advertise. Since Modess had to compete with Kotex, another early brand of feminine hygiene product, Johnson & Johnson commissioned a survey to find out how women would design pads and belts. The report, published in 1927, not only helped Modess thrive but revolutionized the manufacture of feminine hygiene products. Modess distinguished itself with its advertising. From 1948 to 1970, its slogan was Modess… The slogan capitalized on people’s reluctance to discuss menstruation or feminine hygiene products while tying those feelings into the name Modess, which suggests modesty. Used in the ads were pictures of elegantly-dressed women in graceful, timeless settings. In 1970, Johnson & Johnson revolutionized feminine hygiene products again: Personal Products Company developed Stayfree, the first pads which used, instead of belts, adhesive that attached to underwear. The item “Vintage 1961 Modess Vending Machine Sanitary Pad Dispenser Coin Op 5 cent” is in sale since Wednesday, October 27, 2021. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Banks, Registers & Vending\Vending Machines\Other Vending Machines”. The seller is “fmaconstinc212″ and is located in Long Island City, New York. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Brand: Modess
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Modified Item: No