Splint of iron

Made:
1890-1920
Splint of iron, 2 hinged sections, with wooden foot-rest

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Splint of iron, 2 hinged sections, with wooden foot-rest
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Splint of iron, 2 hinged sections, with wooden foot-rest, English, 1890-1920

Details

Category:
Orthopaedics
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A656231
Materials:
iron, brass and wood
Measurements:
length 630 mm
width 180 mm
depth 110 mm
type:
splints

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