Chin-piece for young women, ca. 1750
Item
Creator
de Boisregard, Nicolas Andry
Title
Chin-piece for young women, ca. 1750
Description
This is a plate from " Orthopedia, or the Art of Correcting and Preventing Deformities in Children," showing a "chin-piece" for correcting posture and holding up the neck. This is likely similar to the devices that Elizabeth Powel sent for Martha Washington's granddaughters.
Date
1750-1760
Source
https://wellcomecollection.org/works/vdsy5wuu
Contributor
Snyder, Samantha
Bibliographic Citation
Nicolas Andry de Boisregard, "Orthopaedia: Or, the art of correcting and preventing deformities in children : by such means as may easily be put in practice by parents themselves," (1743).
Relation
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| Title | Alternate label | Class |
|---|---|---|
 Elizabeth Willing Powel to Martha Washington, 30 November 1787 |
Manuscript |