Artificial leg made for a child, England, 1903

Peg leg made in the shipyard at Blyth (Northumbria) by the father of a 3 year old boy who lost his right leg below the knee in 1903. The patient was still wearing a conventional below knee prosthesis at the age of 79.

Collection

Science Museum

Inventory Number

3160944

Title

Artificial leg made for a child, England, 1903

Object Type

PhysicalObject

Measurements

- overall: 440 mm .585kg