This is what prosthetics looked like before the robotics era. Could you imagine wearing one of these eerie implements?
Antique Polio Leg Brace prosthetic / orthopaedic Orthotics Leather Metal Medical / Steampunk. There are screws on the side that allow for adjusting the length and hooks that allow for lacing up the user's legs. Dates from the first decades of 1900's probably from the 10's. Measures 73cm (28.7in) in height. Items are shipped in the next 3 business days after receiving payment. We ship by Hellenic Post and after shipping we provide a tracking number. Shipping time depends on the destination and usually it takes approximately: To USA-CANADA 1-2 weeks To Europe 4-7 days Shipping delays are possible due to post office delays and in the pre-holiday period. Unfortunately, I have NO EFFECT on the delivery time. If there is a problem with shipping you can contact me directly. Thank you for your understanding! For priority shipping, please, contact me directly before purchase. Don’t hesitate to contact me for any further information. SEE OTHER LISTINGS https://www.etsy.com/shop/YourVintageStoryShop SUBSCRIBE TO THE STORE AND DON'T MISS NEW LISTINGS If you like this item, add to favorite!
The medical specialism of prosthetics is currently receiving a lot of attention and acceptance from design students, design companies, fine artists and even advertising agencies. It is, however a f…
A collection of creepy photos from the past.
This is what prosthetics looked like before the robotics era. Could you imagine wearing one of these eerie implements?
The Egyptians were the early pioneers of prosthetic technology. Their rudimentary, prosthetic limbs were made of fiber and i...
Original rare French artificial leg dating to the early 20th century. Beautifully engineered in leather with buckles and chromium. The foot is crafted in vellum and leather.
Nicolas Henri Jacob pl. 83 Tome 6 Lithograph of Braces and Leg Prosthetic C. 1900 Nicolas Henri Jacob pl. 83 Tome 6 Lithograph Nicolas Henri Jacob (1782-1871) Tome 6 Pl. 83 Lithograph on paper. Braces and Leg Prosthetic lower left ”D’ apres nature par N. H. Jacob” (By nature by N. H. Jacob) Right Imp de Lemercier, Benard et Cie” Size: 17 x 12 1/4 inches Condition: from a book, hinged on the back with archival hing tape. Strong bold colors and in very good condition. Please see images for details. If you have any questions or if you need additional images, please feel free to contact me.
This is what prosthetics looked like before the robotics era. Could you imagine wearing one of these eerie implements?
Described as 'strong, light, and durable' in a 1866 article in The Lancet, the artificial limbs were made out of leather.
Right arm, small model. On the side a device allows locking of the prosthesis to different bending degrees. Interchangeable gripping tools by screw at the end of the prosthesis, ring or hook. Traces of rust on nickel-plated steel structure, patinated leather. Work made between the wars, circa 1920.
Belgium 2014
JF Ptak Science Books LLC Post 830 This busy and still beautifully designed woodcut from Amrbose Pare’s Opera Chirurgica… was printed in 1594 and holds special fascinations for me. First of all it is a pioneering work on artificial limbs,...
This is what prosthetics looked like before the robotics era. Could you imagine wearing one of these eerie implements?
The UK’s largest medical charity, the Wellcome Trust, has made its vast database of images freely available to all. The collection holds photos of hundreds of years worth of medicine, instruments and scientific…
Amazing People // Aimee Mullins ” Confidence is the sexiest thing a woman can have. It’s much sexier than any body part . “Aimee Mullins, Amazing people . Appointed as the latest …
There's something undeniably beautiful about prosthetic limbs, designed to echo the physical grace and mechanical engineering of the human body. For most people, these objects elicit some combination of squeamish discomfort and utmost respect. But far fewer of us connect those feelings to the untold generations of…
