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This is a single, two-sided page from a 1915 Progressive Manufacturing medical supplies and equipment catalog. It measures approximately 7-1/8\" x 11-1/8\". It\'s an original paper print ad, not a copy.
It features a comprehensive display of various medical trusses and supporters, including products designed for hernia support, showcasing a range of styles including \"The Boston Web Elasstic,\" \"French Elastic,\" \"Genuine Lever Elastic,\" \"Fine French Calf Skin Covered,\" and \"Lock Pad Truss.\"
The page emphasizes the importance of specifying the side of the hernia and patient size for proper fitting, with a prominent notice: \"Be sure and specify If Hernia is on right or left side, patient and state size.\" This piece of ephemera serves as a valuable historical document for collectors interested in medical history, antique advertising, or vintage catalogs.The artwork consists of detailed, realistic line drawings typical of the era, illustrating the construction and form of each truss. The page, numbered 230, provides a unique insight into the medical supply industry of the World War I era. It highlights the practical aspects of health care and personal medical devices during a period when such items were often ordered through catalogs.
