Splint, Thomas

Object number2009.18.26

Manufacturer American Radio Hardware Co. Inc.

Date1960-1969

OriginMount Vernon, NY

Mediumplywood; paper

Credit LineGift of City of Pittsburgh

DescriptionThomas half ring leg splint in sealed paper package.Dimensions11.5 x 47.7499 in. (29.2 x 121.3 cm)
MarksPrinted on paper in black: "STOCK NO. FSN-NS-3-CD-V-77 / SPLINT, LEG, HALF RING, THOMAS / QTY. ONE UNIT- EACH ONE [section is blacked-over] / O.I. 51994 / AMERICAN RADIO HARDWARE CO. INC. / MT. VERNON, N.Y."
Historical NotesCollection of Civilian Defense Emergency Medical Supplies from a Civilian Defense Mobile Hospital in Pittsburgh. These 200-bed emergency hospitals were set up at designated sites around the country in case of a nuclear war in the 1950s.

Related institution Civilian Defense Mobile Hospital

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