Prosthetic Arm, 1970s

Made for a teenager or young adult. Worn by Jim Murphy, who was born without an arm as a result of his mother being administered Thalidomide during pregnancy.

Museum reference:
NLC-2013-208
Date:
1970 - 1979
Associated with:
23.4.1961 - 2008 · Murphy, James · Airdrie · Jim Murphy (the donor's uncle) was born disabled due to the sedative / anti-sickness drug Thalidomide being administered to his mother (the donor's grandmother) while pregnant.
Dimensions:
height: 750mm
width: 180mm

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