Vintage/Antique Orthotic Device, Polio Leg Braces w/ Leather Shoes, Mid-20th C.

Description

Vintage Orthotic Device
- Polio Leg Braces
- Leather Shoes, Aluminum Frames, Leather Straps
- Mid-20th Century
- Approx. 31" H  (The shoes don't appear to be marked for size.  They are 9 1/2" L, which would be a men's 6.5, a women's 8 or a children's 6.)
- Condition: wear commensurate with age and use throughout (e.g., several scuffs/scratches to the shoes and frames, minor wear to the straps, minor spots of rust/tarnish).  These articulated braces move at both the knee and ankle.  They also lock in a straight position.  Please thoroughly review all photos to fully evaluate condition.
- This vintage piece is being sold for display/collectible purposes only and is not intended to be used in any way for practical medical reasons.
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