18th Century Prosthetic Forearm

Hen Wherland

Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream
Washington, United States

This prosthetic arm from the 1780s was made by a watchmaker in Ireland. The wooden hand is jointed, with an opposable thumb.The hand is featured in a display exploring medical marvels.

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Title: 18th Century Prosthetic Forearm
Creator: Hen Wherland
Type: 3D Object
Rights: Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream
Medium: Metal, Wood

Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream

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