Prosthesis (2) - Medicina - Children's leg braces
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Specimen Medicina-Kinderbeinbraces, an antique symmetrical pair of children's leg orthoses dating to ca. 1940–1950, made of leather and steel with two built‑in lacing shoes, in reasonable used condition with patina.
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An extremely rare and complete pair of antique orthopedic pediatric leg braces / extension prostheses from around 1930–1950 (Pre-plastic era)
A beautiful and unique object for collectors of medical curiosities, "oddities" or as a one-of-a-kind decorative piece.
This symmetrical pair (left and right) was fully custom-made in the first half of the 20th century. Such heavy devices were widely used at the time during polio epidemics to stabilize the legs of young children.
This is pure, steel-sample craftsmanship from a specialized orthopedic workshop or hospital instrument-making workshop.
Thick, sturdy and beautifully patinated saddle leather, combined with steel side bars and rivets and two built-in lace-up shoes.
The stitching and shape of the shoes are typical of children’s shoe fashion from the 1930s and 1940s.
There are no markings, and this confirms that it is unique, locally manufactured custom work and not mass production.
The set is in authentic vintage condition with a very nicely aged patina on the leather.
The signs of use tell the unique historical story of this medical device.
An extremely rare and complete pair of antique orthopedic pediatric leg braces / extension prostheses from around 1930–1950 (Pre-plastic era)
A beautiful and unique object for collectors of medical curiosities, "oddities" or as a one-of-a-kind decorative piece.
This symmetrical pair (left and right) was fully custom-made in the first half of the 20th century. Such heavy devices were widely used at the time during polio epidemics to stabilize the legs of young children.
This is pure, steel-sample craftsmanship from a specialized orthopedic workshop or hospital instrument-making workshop.
Thick, sturdy and beautifully patinated saddle leather, combined with steel side bars and rivets and two built-in lace-up shoes.
The stitching and shape of the shoes are typical of children’s shoe fashion from the 1930s and 1940s.
There are no markings, and this confirms that it is unique, locally manufactured custom work and not mass production.
The set is in authentic vintage condition with a very nicely aged patina on the leather.
The signs of use tell the unique historical story of this medical device.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
2
Country of Origin
Europe
Material
Leather, Steel
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
47 cm
Width
14 cm
Depth
14 cm
Estimated period
1940-1950
Title additional information
Medicina - Children's leg braces
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