John Sewers : well known in several parts of Europe, who lately lived in Cow-Lane, London, now liveth in Little St. Helens by Leather-Sellers-Hall, near Bishopgate-Street, though to the prejudice of many, as well as himself, some have maliciously reported, he was dead : He still maketh all sorts of artificial legs, for all conditions.
- Sewers, John.
- Date:
- 1710
- Ephemera
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Description
Leaflet advertising John Sewers' artificial legs (which weighed less than three and a half pounds), dated 13 June 1710. There are several accounts of amputation and poor quality prostheses fitted, resulting in gangrene and other infections.
Publication/Creation
London : Sewers, 1710 (Bow Church-Yard, Cheapside, London : John Cluer)
Physical description
1 broadside ; 21 cm
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ESTC N493130
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Location Status Access Closed storesEPH528Location Access Closed storesEPH528:3Note