Right below knee prosthesis. Wooden socket (repaired in front with leather). Wooden lower end of shin

Made:
pre-1948
Right below knee prosthesis

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Right below knee prosthesis
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Right below knee prosthesis. Wooden socket (repaired in front with leather). Wooden lower end of shin, wooden foot with toe joint. Origin unknown, pre 1948 National Health Service. (Weight: 6 lbs 2.7 kg).

Details

Category:
Orthopaedics
Object Number:
1999-477
Measurements:
overall: 2.7 kg
type:
prosthetic leg
credit:
Richmond Twickenham and Roehampton Healthcare NHS Trust