Arm Support

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Date:1957

Description:Arm support for Christine Daly made at Warwick hospital in 1957.

Christine wore this arm support for 12-18 months after being diagnosed with polio in 1957. Her class teacher, Mr Ray Elliott, helped her put it on and take it off, and the pupils helped her to do the exercises that were part of her treatment.

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Donor ref:LEAMG : M4729.2012.1 (61/29155)

Source: Leamington Spa Art Gallery and Museum

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