Orthopaedics corset, 1900-1920

Made:
1900-1920

Orthopaedics corset, 1900-1920

Details

Category:
Orthopaedics
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A603005
Materials:
frame, iron, straps, leather, padding, cloth and front piece, cloth
Measurements:
height 400 mm
width 330 mm
length 200 mm
type:
corsets

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