Two sand-filled bolsters

Made:: 1900-1950

Two sand-filled bolsters, for orthopaedic use, owned by Dr. Hall, Maldon, Essex, 1900-1950

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Category:: Orthopaedics

Collection:: Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection

Object Number:: A653450

Materials:: canvas and sand

type:: supports

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Two sand-filled bolsters

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