An orthopedic clavicle splint that is a flat aluminum T-shaped brace comprised of two pieces that are permanently attached with rivets; there is cotton padding attached to the aluminum with small strings that are wound through holes punched along the edge of aluminum cross pieces; attached to the m…
An orthopedic clavicle splint that is a flat aluminum T-shaped brace comprised of two pieces that are permanently attached with rivets; there is cotton padding attached to the aluminum with small strings that are wound through holes punched along the edge of aluminum cross pieces; attached to the main splint are three canvas straps -- two shoulder, one abdominal -- that attach with small, metal buckles; each strap has a rectangular strip of padding attached to provide comfort for skin contact areas; measurements provided are exclusive of canvas straps
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Used either by Dr. C. H. Bird or by Dr. Godfrey Bird, of Gananoque, Ont.
Etched into aluminum cross: "De Puy // MFG. CO. // Nc TCM // WARSAW . IND // PATENT // No. 1 755 641"
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-F1-4
Dimension Notes
Length 46.0 cm x Width 36.0 cm x Depth 2.8 cm
Condition Remarks
Aluminum cross members are scuffed and scratched; cotton padding is balled and frayed in some spots; canvas straps are discoloured and show traces of staining, but are flexible
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Book
Reference Comments
"Pilling Instruments and Equipment for Surgeons and Hospitals," George P. Pilling & Son Co., Philadelphia, 1932, p. 311 (similar to item P22246)