Prosthetic hand for a lady

Object/Artifact

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Dr. Robert Greenspan's Medical History Museum

Name/Title

Prosthetic hand for a lady

Description

Early amputation was regarded as a life saving procedure so prosthetics were very popular during the nineteenth century in the presence of frequent post-operative infections complicating injuries.

Made/Created

Time Period

19th Century

Dimensions

Width

6 in

Length

13 in

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good

Date Examined

Jul 10, 2026

Created By

[email protected]

Create Date

July 10, 2026

Updated By

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Update Date

August 23, 2026