Historical information

This medical / hospital equipment was used in the Tawonga District General Hospital which was built specifically in the 1950s for the increase in population due to the Kiewa Hydro Scheme.

Significance

Historical: Shows the development of scientific hospital equipment. Provenance: Used in the Tawonga District General Hospital which was remote and therefore required good equipment.

Physical description

Steel wires tapered at each end.
Orthopaedic - Used to stabilise e.g. the toes