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The Making of a Man: Being a Description of Artificial Limbs and How They May Be Adopted by Those Who Have Suffered Loss of Their Natural LimbsGeorge R. Fuller Co. (Rochester, N.Y.)

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The Making of a Man: Being a Description of Artificial Limbs and How They May Be Adopted by Those Who Have Suffered Loss of Their Natural Limbs

Name: The Making of a Man: Being a Description of Artificial Limbs and How They May Be Adopted by Those Who Have Suffered Loss of Their Natural Limbs
Author: George R. Fuller Co. (Rochester, N.Y.)

George R. Fuller Co. (Rochester, N.Y.)

Artificial limbs -- Catalogs; Prosthesis -- Catalogs

=================+================+=======+=======
         Length of   |Circumference at| Price | Price
           Sock      | largest part of|  Each |  per
                     |     Stump      |       | Dozen
    -----------------+----------------+-------+-------
    10 inches or less|Under 15 inches | $0.35 | $3.50
    10 to 16 inches  |Under 15 inches |   .45 |  4.50
    10 to 16 inches  |Over  15 inches |   .55 |  5.50
    16 to 22 inches  |Under 15 inches |   .55 |  5.50
    16 to 22 inches  |Over  15 inches |   .65 |  6.50
    22 to 28 inches  |Under 15 inches |   .65 |  6.50
    22 to 28 inches  |Over  15 inches |   .75 |  7.50
    28 to 34 inches  |Under 15 inches |   .75 |  7.50
    28 to 34 inches  |Over  15 inches |   .85 |  8.50
    -----------------+----------------+-------+-------

One-fourth or one-half dozen at dozen rates.

Length of sock should be two or three inches longer than the remaining
part of the mutilated leg.

State whether amputation is above, below, or at the knee; give length and
circumference at top and two inches from the end of stump.


_Artificial Legs for Deformities_

We make limbs for all manner of deformities, each one specially designed
and constructed to conform to the individual peculiarities. With a
fair degree of strength in the deficient limb, comfortable support
and probability of easy locomotion are assured the wearers of these
appliances. Rubber or wooden foot can be used. Prices vary from $50 to
$100, according to the difficulties to be overcome in proper construction
and comfortable fitting. After receiving full description, exact price
will be given. A plaster mould or cast of the deformed limb should be
forwarded, together with measurements of sound limb, same as in case of
an amputation.

[Illustration: 243 244]

    NUMBER 243

    This cut represents one of the more difficult of the many legs
    we are called upon to make for malformations. This particular
    limb was made from measurements and cast of deformed leg (No.
    244) without the presence of the applicant at the factory.
    After one or two trials in the rough it was finished and is
    being used with the utmost satisfaction.


_Price List of Supplies_

    Elastic Web, 5 inches wide, per yard                           $1.00

    Elastic Web, heavy, 2 inches wide, per yard                      .60

    Elastic Web, heavy, 1½ inches wide, per yard                     .50

    Elastic Web, heavy, 1 inch wide, per yard                        .40

    Elastic Web, heavy, ¾ inch wide, per yard                        .30

    Non-elastic Web, cotton, 2 inches wide, per yard                 .20

    Non-elastic Web, cotton, 1½ inches wide, per yard                .15

    Non-elastic Web, worsted, tubular, 2 inches wide, per yard       .30

    Buckle, brass, 2 inches wide, each                               .05

    Buckle Roller, single prong, ⅞, ¾ or ⅝ inch wide, each           .05

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The Making of a Man: Being a Description of Artificial Limbs and How They May Be Adopted by Those Who Have Suffered Loss of Their Natural Limbs

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