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Walking Stick

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Historical information

See KVHS 1797. KVHS 1798
Walking sticks are used for support, stability and balance while walking. This one was used as a medical aid from the 1950s.

Significance

Used by Kiewa Valley resident, Wilma Davies, who suffered from polio from the early 1950s.

Physical description

Metal hollow stick with rubber 'plug' at the bottom. At the top 2 short pieces come out at an angle. The lower one, a handle, has a rubber cover . The other is longer, comes out on the same side, and supports the elbow.

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Identifier

KVHS 1796

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Victorian Collections

https://victoriancollections.net.au/items/66713a54cd631c8a436087dc

Accessed 22 November 2024

This record was last updated 4 months ago

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