Prosthesis

prosthesis

Name/Title

Prosthesis

Entry/Object ID

2013.35.2

Description

Right leg prosthesis. The top of the prosthesis has a leather cuff for the thigh with a leather lace threaded through grommets running down the front of the cuff. A similar piece of lace is threaded on the back of the cuff. The words “J.E. HANGER / WASH’N, D.C.” are imprinted on the leather. Two metal hinges connect the leather and the composite material of the calf. Six leather laces connect behind these metal hinges The calf section is hollow with scraps of cloth at the top. The calf section is a red color with obvious wear around the ankle and feet, and replicates the natural curves of a calf or a booted foot. A large circular hole is carved out of the outside above the ankle. A long leather loop is attached to the front to connect with a garter.

Use

Owned by James M. Ewen of Barre in the 1920s.

Acquisition

Accession

2013.35

Source or Donor

Hammond, Leslie

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

In memory of Maude Coburn

Made/Created

Manufacturer

J. E. Hanger

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Prosthesis

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Personal Assistive Objects

Nomenclature Class

Personal Gear

Nomenclature Category

Category 03: Personal Objects

Dimensions

Width

6-1/2 in

Depth

11 in

Length

30 in

Material

Leather, Metal, Composition

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Ewen, James M. (1879-1927)