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LicenseTraction apparatus, probably Italian
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Traction apparatus, probably Italian
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Traction apparatus, probably Italian, probably early 16th century, possibly iron, wood, leather, wool and brass
Traction apparatus, used to support fractures and dislocations and correct limb deformities. Constructed of iron, brass and wood, it is believed to have been made in Italy during the 16th century.
Details
- Category:
- Orthopaedics
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A121453
- Materials:
- iron, ? material, wood, straps, leather, straps, wool and straps, brass
- Measurements:
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overall: 130 mm x 920 mm x 261 mm,
- type:
- traction apparatus
- credit:
- Hamonic Collection
