Leg braces

Name/Title

Leg braces

Description

Child’s leg braces. Metal supports, leather straps near top, and attached just above shoes. Shoes are leather high tops, laced. Much of the shoe covering has deteriorated.

Use

To support legs with muscle weakness from polio.

Context

These braces are circa 1920.

Collection

Found in collection

Acquisition

Accession

2025.040

Made/Created

Date made

1920

Time Period

20th Century

Color

Brown

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair

Create Date

May 20, 2025

Update Date

May 21, 2025