Screw-adjustable leg splint, 1820-1920

Made:
1820-1920

Screw-adjustable leg splint, 1820-1920

Details

Category:
Orthopaedics
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A683068
Materials:
whole, iron and screw mountings, brass
Measurements:
length 515 mm
max.: diameter 140 mm
min.: diameter 80 mm
type:
splints

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