(a) Wooden crutch with armpiece and adjustable handpiece with two pieces coming together at bottom of crutch; on the foot of the crutch is a rubber bottom to prevent slippage; (b) wooden crutch with armpiece and adjustable handpiece with two pieces coming together at bottom of crutch.
(a) Wooden crutch with armpiece and adjustable handpiece with two pieces coming together at bottom of crutch; on the foot of the crutch is a rubber bottom to prevent slippage; (b) wooden crutch with armpiece and adjustable handpiece with two pieces coming together at bottom of crutch.
Number Of Parts
2
Part Names
a - crutch - Size: Length 118.3 cm x Width 17.9 cm x Depth 2.7 cm
b - crutch - Size: Length 117.5 cm x Width 18.0 cm x Depth 2.7 cm
Provenance
Owned and used by Dr. C.H. Bird or Dr. H.G. Bird of Gananoque, Ontario
Dates
1872
circa 1872
Date Remarks
Based on collection date
Material
wood: brown
rubber: black
Inscriptions
None
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0007
0007-A3
Condition Remarks
(b) Missing crutch bottom; the finish on the wood has become dry and can be seen cracking on the surface.
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Book
JPG
Reference Comments
"Aloe's Illustrated and Priced Catalogue of Superior Surgical Instruments, Physician's Supply and Hospital Furnishings," 6th ed., A.S. Aloe Co., St. Louis, 189-, p. 935 (similar to item #10952); (see attached photocopy); CD #7