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Scarpa's boot

Made:
1871-1900
Scarpa's boot, leather, in metal frame

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Scarpa's boot, leather, in metal frame
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Scarpa's boot, leather, in metal frame, for use in treatment of talipes, probably English, late 19th century

Details

Category:
Orthopaedics
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A653490
Materials:
leather and iron
type:
supports

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