(a,b) Wooden crutches with armpiece and a fixed handpiece; it appears as though the crutch is cut from a single piece of wod and is homemade; on the foot of the crutch is a leather crutch bottom to prevent slippage.
(a,b) Wooden crutches with armpiece and a fixed handpiece; it appears as though the crutch is cut from a single piece of wod and is homemade; on the foot of the crutch is a leather crutch bottom to prevent slippage.
Number Of Parts
2
Part Names
a - crutch - Size: Length 101.5 cm x Width 19.5 cm x Depth 2.5 cm
b - crutch - Size: Length 101.7 cm x Width 19.1 cm x Depth 2.4 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
leather: brown
Inscriptions
(a,b) Along the bodies of the crutches there are cut lines and measuring marks printed in pencil.
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0007
0007-A3
Condition Remarks
Unfinished wood has weathered with age; wear and tear are visible upon the leather crutch bottoms but is limited to scratches and use marks on the bottom.
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. 934 (similar to item # 10937); (see attached photocopy); CD #7