Orthopaedic corset to fit adult male, 1601-1800

Made:
1600-1800 in unknown place
Perforated iron orthopaedic corset to fit lean adult male Perforated iron orthopaedic corset to fit lean adult male

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Perforated iron orthopaedic corset to fit lean adult male
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Perforated iron orthopaedic corset to fit lean adult male
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Perforated iron orthopaedic corset to fit lean adult male, Hamonic collection, allegedly early 17th century

The spine is supported and any skeletal abnormalities are corrected by this iron corset. It is hinged at both sides and locks at the front. The corset is made of perforated iron and secured by shoulder straps. It was designed to fit a lean male. It supported a spine damaged due to injury or a skeletal deformity such as scoliosis.

The corset came from the large private collection of Dr Noel Hamonic. It was sold by Hamonic’s sons in two parts to Henry Wellcome. The first was in June 1928 for £4,400. The second was a month later for £803.

Details

Category:
Orthopaedics
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A121451
Materials:
whole, iron (wrought), padding, chamois, sharp iron edges and shoulder straps (2), leather
Measurements:
overall: 890 mm x 360 mm 1.97kg
type:
orthopaedic support
credit:
Hamonic Collection