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Pair of Civil War Era Wooden Medical Crutches

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 400.00 USD
Pair of Civil War Era Wooden Medical Crutches
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Offered in this lot we have a pair of Civil War era wooden medical crutches originating form the mid 1800's. The pieces shows simple but sturdy construction with a support and long peg making each crutch. These kinds of simple crutches where commonly found in the medical areas of war camps on both of the sides. The simple and sturdy construction is designed to get the most use out of the tools while consuming the least amount of resources. The pieces show good condition for their age with some wear due to age and use. The crutches measure 7" long by 1 1/4" wide across the top with the pieces measuring 44" tall overall.