Artificial leg, England, 1890-1950
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LicenseProsthesis made for long above knee stump
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Prosthesis made for long above knee stump
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© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Prosthesis made for long above knee stump
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Prosthesis made for long above knee stump. Extensive 'home' repairs are evident. Origin unknown. (Weight 9 lbs 1 kg)
The prosthetic leg was made for someone who had their leg amputated above the knee. Artificial limbs are very personal items and the extensive home repairs show the lengths some people will go to keep a limb they feel comfortable with. Wood, nails, rubber, textiles and string have all been used.
Originally made by Chas A Blatchford & Sons Ltd, a long established British prosthetic limb maker.
Details
- Category:
- Orthopaedics
- Object Number:
- 1999-479
- Measurements:
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overall: 310 mm x 1010 mm x 240 mm, 1kg
- type:
- artificial leg
- credit:
- Richmond Twickenham and Roehampton Healthcare NHS Trust
