Set of 21 metal "gutter" limb splints, 1891-1930

Made:
1891-1930

Set of 21 metal "gutter" limb splints, 1891-1930

Details

Category:
Orthopaedics
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A603101
Materials:
whole, iron and padding, horsehair
Measurements:
longest splint: length 660 mm
shortest splint: length 130 mm
width 66 mm
type:
splints

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