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Crutch

Object Name:
Crutch
Object ID:
1996.010 a-b
Date:
1800-1900
Description:
Crutches, pair. Pine wood. Long rod with shaped fabric-covered arm piece. Peg joint. Fabric (only remnants remain) tacked and nailed to arm piece. Cotton stuffing. Fabric mismatched.
Material:
Wood
Pine
Textile
Cotton
Dimensions:
H-49 W-10.25 D-1.75 inches
Provenance:
Crutches belonged to donor's father, Jack Jensen, who said they were from the attic of the Colby homestead, Main Street, New London, NH.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mark Jensen
Subjects:
Crutches
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