Museum reference:
NLC-2007-118
Date:
1940 - 1949
Associated with:
Murray, William · Coatbridge · William Murray (the donor's father) fell out of tree aged 13 and developed gangrene, losing his arm. Following the incident Murray received 100 stiches at the Royal Infirmary hospital in Glasgow and took a year to recuperate. Received the false arm three yrs later. Born in Ballieston and lived in Coatbridge after he was married. Lived an active life and worked with disabled children, taking them swimming.
Dimensions:
height: 760mm
Materials:
plastic, metal, wood, leather fabric