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Orthopaedic apparatus for the whole human body: posterior view. Engraving by G. Georgi, 1656.

Three men wearing orthopedic apparatus exercising; another is strapped into leg braces. Aquatint by P. Sandby (?), 1783.

A nurse (?) presenting trusses, corsets and artificial limbs to those who need them. Colour lithograph by Henry Le Monnier, 1924.

Orthopaedic apparatus for the whole human body: anterior view. Engraving by G. Georgi, 1656.

Gentlemen being instructed in dancing and posture. Mezzotint by B. Clowes after J. Collet, ca. 1768.

Home management / compiler E.R. Wilshere ; assistant B.H. Rostance ; edited by P.J.R. Nichols, E.E. Rogers and E.R. Wilshere.

Leisure and gardening / compilier, E.R. Wilshere.

Wheelchairs / editors, P. J. R. Nichols, E. R. Wilshere.

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A nurse (?) presenting trusses, corsets and artificial limbs to those who need them. Colour lithograph by Henry Le Monnier, 1924.

Home management / compiler E.R. Wilshere ; assistant B.H. Rostance ; edited by P.J.R. Nichols, E.E. Rogers and E.R. Wilshere.

Leisure and gardening / compilier, E.R. Wilshere.

Wheelchairs / editors, P. J. R. Nichols, E. R. Wilshere.

Three men wearing orthopedic apparatus exercising; another is strapped into leg braces. Aquatint by P. Sandby (?), 1783.