Collection

Artificial right leg for amputation below knee

Made:
1851-1900

Artificial right leg for amputation below knee, second half of 19th century

Details

Category:
Orthopaedics
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A605112
Materials:
sheath, vulcanite, ankle, wood and foot, wood
type:
artificial legs

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