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Project Origins
- The Designing Motherhood project began with independent work by design historians Michelle Fisher and Amber Winick.
- They connected over a shared interest in reproductive health and design, a topic largely ignored in institutions.
Breast Pump Rejection
- Michelle Fisher attempted to include a breast pump in MoMA's collection in 2015.
- She was told it wouldn't be accepted because the decision-makers lacked personal experience with lactation.
Menstrual Cup History
- The menstrual cup, a surprisingly old technology, first patented in 1867, was designed by Leona Chalmers in 1934.
- Chalmers, a Broadway actress, saw the cup as a fashion aid, enabling her to wear white silk dresses without fear of leakage.