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Case of Medical Splints
Case of Medical Splints

Case of Medical Splints

Datepatented 1850
MediumWood with metal hardware
DimensionsComponent (height x width x depth of case): 6 5/16 x 31 7/8 x 10 1/4in. (16 x 81 x 26cm)
Component (length of shortest splint): 8 7/8in. (22.5cm)
Component (length of longest splint/tool, fully extended): 43 3/8in. (110.2cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineThe Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund
DescriptionRectangular wooden case containing several splints, all apparently leg splints. The splints are wooden, with metal hardware. The case also contains at least one tool for filing the splints, as well as some loose hardware.
Object number2005.1.0.1-.22
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