19th Century Prosthetic Limbs Through a Material Culture Lens

Education Coordinator John Lustrea will talk with historian Moyra Williams Schauffler about her research into prosthetic limbs of the Civil War era.

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Artificial Limbs during the Civil War

Dr. Guy Hasegawa will discuss the artificial limb programs developed for disabled soldiers in the Civil War era on November 8, 2018.

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Proselytizing Prosthetics – J.E. Hanger and the Growth of an Industry

Meet the first amputee of the Civil War: the man who will go on to create a prosthetic empire.

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After the Amputation

Discover the stunning history of Civil War prosthetics and the men that wore them.

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