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Collection Record Detail
Object Name
Splint
Object Number
1981-20-20
Description
Wood splint - either to be worn at knee or elbow. One piece rounded, cup shaped attached to arched strip of wood with brass nails and hinges. 4 brass rings - two at each end where canvas strap is/would be woven. Red and white canvas strap woven at one end of brass rings. Stamped on the outside of the splint is "B. WELCH/ PATENT 1860/ LAKEVILLE CT."
Comment
Dr. Benjamin Welch of Lakeville, CT began manufacturing splints soon after 1850. All of the splints manufactured were by his own design and patent.
Maker
Date Made
ca. 1860
Dimensions
12" long x 4" wide x 4" high
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