Civil War-Era Wooden Crutches 

Description

Civil War-Era Wooden Crutches

From Texas Civil War Museum

Attributed to a soldier originally purchased from Larry Hicklen

 

A pair of original wooden crutches, typical of those used by wounded soldiers during and after the American Civil War. Each features a shaped underarm rest and long tapering shaft, showing hand craftsmanship and period wear consistent with field or hospital use. Such crutches were often produced by local carpenters or field surgeons when soldiers returned from battle with lasting injuries. 

 

A poignant medical relic that speaks to the hardships and human cost of war, these crutches offer a tangible connection to the experiences of wounded soldiers and the evolution of battlefield medicine during the Civil War era. 

 

Measures approximately 55” in length.  

 

Inventory Number: MED 309