Artificial arm for a young child

Made:
1970 in Roehampton
maker:
Hugh Steeper
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One-piece forearm and foam hand for a young child with a
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One-piece forearm and foam hand for a young child with a
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One-piece forearm and foam hand for a young child, made by Steeper c. 1970.

This artificial or prosthetic hand was made for a young child who was born with an upper limb difference that was present when they were born. Little is known about their life or how often they may have used it, if at all. Made from plastic, this hand was made to be worn using the Velcro strap for security. Details have been added to the hand to give it as life like appearance as possible including nails and skin creases.

Details

Category:
Orthopaedics
Object Number:
1999-563
Materials:
plastic and textile
Measurements:
overall: 270 mm x 70 mm x 50 mm, .13kg
type:
artificial arm
credit:
Richmond Twickenham and Roehampton Healthcare NHS Trust