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E.L. Blystone prosthesis

Date1907

DescriptionProsthesis for use on the left hand with a dark brown molded leather base, an adjustable strap with metal buckle near the thumb hole and four curved metal protrusions on the top to act as fingers. There is a metal flat head screw in between each finger for a total of three. Three of the fingers have additional metal caps at the tips.

Bio/Historical NoteArtificial playing hand crafted by amateur baseball player Ernest L. Blystone after a railroad accident, circa 1907.

Object numberB-1944-0035

Attributes

Classificationssports and athletic equipment

Dimensions4 x 6 x 2 in.

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