Truss, for umbilical hernia

Made:
1870-1920
Truss, for umbilical hernia, probably English, 1870-1920

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Truss, for umbilical hernia, probably English, 1870-1920
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Truss, for umbilical hernia, probably English, 1870-1920

Details

Category:
Orthopaedics
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A637215
Materials:
frame, steel (spring), covering, leather and covering, fabric
Measurements:
length 280 mm
width 260 mm
height 175 mm
type:
truss

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