Collection

Pair of splints for right leg

Made:
1910-1918 in London
maker:
S Maw, Son & Thompson

Pair of splints for right leg, iron, painted, both sections have foot supports, outer section adjustable, by S. Maw, Son and Thompson of London, 1910-1918

Details

Category:
Orthopaedics
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A653132
Materials:
brass and iron
type:
splints, nursing (military), orthopaedics (support), leg splints, nursing (military), orthopaedics (support), pairs and right

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