Artificial right hand, Europe, 1915-1925

Certalmid hand with fully opposed thumb with a grooved tip. The index and middle fingers are 'canted' to enable a pen or pencil to be held. In the palm is a screw box fitment for securing a driving cup (for holding a ball on the steering wheel of a car). Probably made by A.E. Evans, c.1920.

Collection

Science Museum

Inventory Number

3160924

Title

Artificial right hand, Europe, 1915-1925

Object Type

PhysicalObject

Measurements

- overall: 61 mm x 142 mm x 100 mm, .18kg