Name/Title
Crutches used by the Red Cross, c. 1900Entry/Object ID
2016.18.1Description
ACC. NO. 16.18.1 A, B
SUBJECT CATEGORY: AMERICAN RED CROSS,
ALAMEDA BRANCH
DATE OR PERIOD: CIRCA 1900
OBJECTS: CRUTCHES, PAIR
DESCRIPTION: A PAIR OF WOODEN CRUTCHES WHICH ARE REINFORCED WITH IRON STRIPS NEAR THE TIPS. THEY ALSO HAVE IRON SUPPORTS 6-3/4" FROM THE TIPS TO OFFER EXTRA STRENGTH AND STABILITY TO THE CRUTCHES. THEY APPEAR TO HAVE BEEN HAND-MADE AND ASSEMBLED IN A FACTORY.
SIZE: L 40-1/2"
HISTORY OF OBJECTS: CRUTCHES USED BY THE ALAMEDA BRANCH OF THE AMERICAN RED CROSS COLLECTION.
DONOR:
CATALOGED: MARCH 5, 2016
