ARTIFICIAL RIGHT ARM: Europe, 1850-1910

How neat is this? Science proves again how cool it really is, with this artificial arm, although we can't imagine it would be too comfy it still gave an opportunity to those who had no hope. "Made from steel and brass, this unusual prosthetic arm articulates in a number of ways. The elbow joint can be moved by releasing a spring, whereas the top joint of the wrist allows a degree of rotation and an up-and-down motion. The fingers can also curl up and straighten out. The leather upper arm piece is used to fix the prosthesis to the remaining upper arm. The rather sinister appearance of the hand suggests the wearer may have disguised it with a glove. Among the most common causes of amputation throughout the 1800s were injuries received as a result of warfare." -Science Museum.org/UK

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