Child's Crutch, 19th century

Child's Crutch, 19th century

Child

Wood

Crutches

Walking

Tuberculosis

Child's wooden crutch for use as walking aid. Crutch is simple and was constructed by nailing crescent-shaped underarm support piece to long wooden shaft.

Unknown

19th century

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Warren Anatomical Museum: 21428

object

1 crutch

Medical Equipment

physical object

Warren Anatomical Museum Catalog Number: 21428

This crutch belonged to James (I. Minot?) and was found in the collections of the Warren Anatomical Museum.

Crutch

13.25 W x 66.25 D x 3 H cm