British metal above knee prosthesis with light leather corset

Made:
circa 1930
British metal above knee prosthesis with light leather corset

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British metal above knee prosthesis with light leather corset
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British metal above knee prosthesis with light leather corset supported by wire container set into a lower encircling metal container. Light metal shin standard wooden foot, ankle and toe joint. Made by Edsell c.1930. (Weight: 6.25 lbs 2.8 kg).

Details

Category:
Orthopaedics
Object Number:
1999-454
Measurements:
overall: 2.8 kg
type:
prosthetic leg
credit:
Richmond Twickenham and Roehampton Healthcare NHS Trust