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
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, metal and canvas arm splint worn by child with polio, made at West Hill Hospital, England, 1942-1948

Details

Category:
Orthopaedics
Object Number:
1989-832/4
Materials:
steel, aluminium, canvas and leather
Measurements:
overall: 283 mm x 335 mm x 230 mm,
type:
splint
credit:
Blackston, B.

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