Components of the 'Ambe of Hippocrates': contraption for repairing dislocated shoulders Size:XL: 100 x 100cm but the offer was refused

but the offer was refused

arms folded

'A meeting of umbrellas'

The school buildings are in the background

Components of the 'Ambe of Hippocrates': contraption for repairing dislocated shoulders Size:XL: 100 x 100cm but the offer was refusedIllustration of components of the 'Ambe of Hippocrates', described as a most 'ancient and famous' contraption. It was designed for correcting luxated (dislocated) shoulders arms. Components for a 'new Ambe' modified and improved by Le Cat and presented to the Royal Society. Fig 1 'The Bodice' quilted so as to cause as little discomfort as possible. Used for attaching the patient to the chair. One strap goes around the body and the chair, the other