Truss, for umbilical hernia

Truss, for umbilical hernia, probably English, 1850-1900

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Truss, for umbilical hernia, probably English, 1850-1900
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Truss, for umbilical hernia, probably English, 1850-1900

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Category:
Orthopaedics
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A637213
Materials:
pad, wood, studs, iron and covering & straps, leather
Measurements:
pad: length 30 mm
pad: width 106 mm
pad: height 130 mm
strap: length 700 mm
type:
truss