Set of 11 arm splints

Made:
1900-1918
Set of 11 arm splints, varying sizes, wood, European, 1900-1918

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Set of 11 arm splints, varying sizes, wood, European, 1900-1918
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Set of 11 arm splints, varying sizes, wood, European, 1900-1918

Details

Category:
Orthopaedics
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A653128
Materials:
oak
Measurements:
smallest: length 210 mm
smallest: width 49 mm
smallest: depth 4 mm
largest: length 510 mm
largest: width 86 mm
largest: depth 8 mm
type:
splints

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