Prosthetic hand

Description

Body powered prosthetic hand with pressed metal framework, covered with a commercially made silicone cosmetic glove, an attempt to produce the Edinburgh hand commercially, part of the research and education collections of the Southeast Mobility and Rehabilitation Technology (SMART) Centre, Edinburgh, Chas F. Thackray Ltd, Leeds, early 1980s

Museum reference

T.2010.107

Collection

History of Science

Object name

Prosthetic hand

Production information

Chas F. Thackray Ltd, Manufacturer
Leeds, Yorkshire, England, Northern Europe

Date

Early 1980s

Materials

Metal, Silicone

Associations

Southeast Mobility and Rehabilitation Technology (SMART) Centre

References

NHS Lothian Archives accession number 10/001 (related paper and film material)

Film of interview with David Gow of the SMART Centre, NHS Lothian (see DVD in object file)