Arm splint, worn by a child with polio

PART OF:
Four arm splints of varying construction, worn by children with polio
Made:
1942-1948 in Dartford
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Arm splint, worn by a child with polio Arm splint, worn by a child with polio Arm splint, worn by a child with polio Arm splint, worn by a child with polio Arm splint, worn by a child with polio

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Leather and metal arm splint with U-shaped metal support, worn by a child affected by polio, made at West Hill Hospital, Darford, Kent, England, 1942-1948

Details

Category:
Orthopaedics
Object Number:
1989-832/1
Materials:
steel, aluminium, canvas and leather
Measurements:
overall: 206 mm x 684 mm x 303 mm,
type:
splint
credit:
Blackston, B.

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