Linton's thigh splints

Made:
England

Linton's thigh splints, two sections consisting of canvas strap, leather pads and metal buckles, English, 1880-1920

Details

Category:
Orthopaedics
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A653434
Materials:
straps, canvas, pads, leather and buckles and fittings, iron
Measurements:
larger: length 565 mm
smaller: length 475 mm
straps: width 66 mm
type:
splints

Parts

Linton's thigh splints

Linton's thigh splints

Linton's thigh splints, one of two sections consisting of canvas strap and metal buckles, English, 1880-1920

Measurements:
larger: length 565 mm
smaller: length 475 mm
straps: width 66 mm
Materials:
straps, canvas , pads, leather and buckles and fittings, iron
Object Number:
A653434/1
type:
splints
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Linton's thigh splints

Linton's thigh splints

Linton's thigh splints, one of two sections consisting of canvas strap and leather pads, English, 1880-1920

Measurements:
larger: length 565 mm
smaller: length 475 mm
straps: width 66 mm
Materials:
canvas (textile) , iron and leather
Object Number:
A653434/2
type:
splints
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

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