On View
Military History Gallery
Exhibition
Double Victory: The African American Military Experience
Manufactured by
Unidentified
Owned by
Chief Master Brashear, Carl Maxie, American, 1931 - 2006
Date
after 1966
Medium
fiberglass, synthetic fiber, and elastic
Dimensions
H x W x D: 23 1/4 × 5 1/2 × 11 in. (59.1 × 14 × 27.9 cm)
Description
A solid fiberglass prosthetic left leg (including below knee, calf, ankle), and foot. The leg, or laminated frame, is a light brown, with a calf-high black sock taped up around the calf with black tape. The top of the leg, or frame, is cut to fit around the knee (cut lower in the back for joint movement and bending at the knee) and has a leather harness attached, creating a flexible inner socket-like formation. The light-colored leather harness has elastic elements, a silver buckle used for adjusting length, and is attached to the proper left and proper right side of the body of the leg, creating a circular strap that would wrap around the leg, holding it in place. The foot is slightly arched, with the toe area pointed slightly upward. The interior of the leg frame is hollow until about halfway down the calf, where it then comes together at a point. There is a cloth-covered sticker/adhesive strip over the back edge of the leg (behind the knee).
Classification
Tools and Equipment-Medical
Personal Effects and Items
Type
equipment for personal use: grooming, hygiene and health care
Topic
Health
Military
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Carl Brashear Foundation
Object number
2014.66.5
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54453da84-b9a0-4d18-ba0b-e9c98930d9af

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