Collection

Single truss

Made:
1890-1940 in London
maker:
S Maw, Son & Sons

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Single truss, circular, for inguinal hernia, size 34, by S. Maw, Son and Sons, English, 1890-1940

Details

Category:
Orthopaedics
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A635985
Materials:
covering, fabric, covering, leather, frame, steel (spring), straps, leather and straps, linen
type:
trusses orthopaedics (support), circular, inguinal hernia, orthopaedics (support), single and trusses

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