Pair of extension prostheses, Roehampton, England, 1966

Pair of extension prostheses supplied to a 4 year old boy born with all limbs short, due to Thalidomide. These prostheses consist of blocked leather, open-ended ischial tuber-bearing sockets. Mounted on aluminium one-piece legs with wooden feet without ankle joints. Leather imitation shoe covering. Made by Hanger in 1966.

Collection

Science Museum

Inventory Number

3161044

Title

Pair of extension prostheses, Roehampton, England, 1966

Object Type

PhysicalObject

Measurements

- overall: .12kg