4347 9 96209 WE K5V ■A.. 2+t.-,,, L AirttaW and &^Sny , fUaJJfi'A A New Invention. The wonder of every " Seer." Wooden Clubs and Metalic Tubes for Artificial Limbs "among the things that were." J VULCANITE RUBBER J^trlificial Hinds, (ARMS AND LEGS,) MOULDED FROM LIFE IN FOEM. ADJUSTABLE SOCKETS —LOCK-KNEE JOINT —SLIGHT LATERAL MOTION IN ANKLE—CORRUGATED SIDE-KNEE JOINT—FRICTIONLESS TOE JOINT- VELVET FINISH, AND WARRANTED OF ONE-THIRD LESS WEIGHT AND TWICE AS DURABLE AS THE BEST WOODEN LIMBS IN USE: Without a String or IAg anient in Arm or Leg, ALL LEVERS -PERFECTLY WATER PROOF. PRICE $4P VARIED SLIGHTLY TO CIRCUMSTANCES. MANUFACTURED BY KIMBALL & LAWRENCE, 639 AlfcOri STREET, PHILADELPHIA. BRYSON & SON, PRINTERS, Nob. 2 AND 8 NORTH SIXTH STREET. VnIE \<5W •■-s, i. «\* ■**•• INTRODUCTION. In presenting our new invention to the public, as an especial need of this age, -we beg leave to offer a few remarks regarding the manu- facture and use of artificial limbs. In tracing the slow progress of our difficult art we find that artifi- cial limbs have hitherto been made of a great variety of materials, such as iron, steel, brass, german silver, cork, wood, raw-hide, &c,— often with a combination of several of the above named materials, and with all of which some serious objection has been found, on trial: either too weighty, noisy, clubby, too weak, or too strong " in smell." Lately, best artificial limbs have been made of willow-wood, a light porous wood, very susceptible to perspiration or other moisture, and easily jammed or split. This wood is carved or shaped as near the natural form as gift of maker will admit, and are at best but naturalized clubs. More extensive still has been the mechanical appliances in- troduced, and numberless the kinds of strings and ligaments used to bring natural manipulations, and which, in utility and durability, have as signally failed. The inventor, calculating oji the same recuperation as in natural limbs, which, being impossible, failed,—thereby reducing artificial limbs to mere machines, to which the common principles of philosophy {i.e. of levers) are only applicable. For instance: We once had the privilege of enduring the tuition of the most famous self- styled SurgeruL Artist to the Government, for fourteen weeks, who, wearing on^m said stringed instruments of his own make, (thence, of course, having the benefit of the best) to our knowledge was obliged to remain in bed twice in said time to have his limb tuned to the playing of a slow march about his " studio." We learned this much, at least, while there, that if his was the best limb that could be made, every wearer should have, like him, a shop in his own house always ready to keep him in walking order. By this we do not pretend to say that artificial limbs have never been made to answer a tolerable purpose, for otherwise, we are well aware that when amputations have been favorable, and the wearer's power of endurance equal to the task of becoming accustomed to them,' they have been made to answer for a short time. But in numberless cases, in trial after trial -Viz. n^t (4)' of them, they have been laid away as unbearable, and crutches or the old straight stick and socket, rcdonncd for comfort and safety; and that in more than a majority of cases they have only been borne by the most obdurate perseverance. And now, while we proceed to illustrate and explain our claim at improvement, we do not assert we can make an artificial limb that will entirely make good the loss of natural limbs; but without the necessity of issuing " new rules for amputation," thereby suggesting the need of cutting flesh and bone to fit what we make, but with confidence we claim that in every case where stump is sound, we can fit a limb answering well the purpose for which it is intended, and which can be worn with ease and comfort; further, that in many cases where the stump is too sensitive to be borne upon, by other appliances, we can make them answer an equally good purpose.— That we have made more than a step's advancement in the art. Having, as we said before, learned, at least, the need of something better than the best, we started in a new direction, and, after long experimenting, we have at last succeeded in perfecting and patenting artificial limbs where exterior natural forms are moulded in forms copied from life, and the mechanical arrangements of which in the strictest sense anatomical, have applied the closest principles of phi- losophy of levers together with the nicest science of machinery. Here let us say a word in regard to the nature of vulcanite or hard rubber, the material used for exterior form. With most people the terms caoutouch, india-rubber, gum-elastic, gutta-percha, are synonymous, meaning a soft elastic substance, perfectly impervious to moisture, with an offensive smell, and becoming sticky with small amount of heat, same as gum boots and shoes. WKW the above, named substances are by no means the same, vulcanite is entirely unlike either, being a compound having india-rubber as one of its component parts, which, when subject to certain degrees of heat, becomes an entire different substance, not in the least affected by the chemicals used in dissolving india-rubber. A hard, elastic, tough substance; very much lighter than whalebone, horn, or ivory, the strongest known substance of its weight, with less smell than ivory unaffected by cold or heat at less than 240° F., yet mouldable into every conceivable form and shape. It will occur to every thinker that this substance is wonderfully adapted to the manufacture of arti ficial limbs. ♦(5) In the treatment of the vast variety of cases included in " every kind," it will be impossible for us to illustrate all of said varieties, for, while we scarcely make two hands or legs alike, we have classed them as follows, which includes as far as possible the whole: ARMS. * One of the manifest faults of artificial arm inventors of the past, has been in an idea akin to that of perpetual motion, (i. e.) a motion of making something that shall work itself, instead of studying man closely and taking advantage of all the powers and facilities to be found in their attachments, and at the same time knowing and bearing in mind the science of machinery and philosophy of levers. D B C A Fio-. 1 illustrates two amputations of arms above elbow: A at shoulder • B between elbow and shoulder. C is a correct figure of an arm we should make for A. It has no motive power, thence is un- governable in itself. An adjustable elbow joint is made so that the forearm can be elevated and fixed there at any angle by use of other hand. It has spring fingers of two joints, which are of use only the same as a ladies' sewing-bird. It has a hooked little finger on which can be carried a bucket or basket. Said arm looks perfectly natural, (6) and can be worn with comfort in all cases. D is similar to C, except that when the stump is long enough to govern arm, the motive power of the shoulder is applied to the movement of the fingers by means of two straps; one, the fastening of the arm being elastic, the other con- nected to fingers by means of a system of levers, and is non-elastic, thence the stretching of o*ne pulls the other, clasping the fingers. This arm is a wonder to all who see it. a c A Fig. 2 illustrates two amputations below the elbow; and arms to be used on such amputations (A) has two to four inches sWrnp with use of elbow-joint. The arm (c) has two side joints with arms extending up the arm to a clasp above the elbow, which is fastened around the arm, and from the top of which the elastic fastening extends around opposite shoulder, and with it another non-elastic strap fastened to a sloted lever which slides around pivot of elbow-joint, and which is connected at the other end by a metalic strap to levers of hand, en- abling fingers to be clasped, with forearm in any position. With this arm all the movements of the natural arm are perfectly produced, except the bending and twisting of wrist-joint. The fol- lowing cuts were taken from photographs of Chas. M. Butterfield wearing an arm of this description. He plays the violin well, and eats, with ease ^nd grace, with this arm. * (7) (B) of Fi<>\ 2 illustrates amputation at or near the wrist; (Z>) an arm to fit. It has but one elbow-joint, and that made to rotate as well as bend, eo that when the patient has stump enough to twist his (8) wrist he gains that motion also in artificial arms, otherwise this arm operates much like (c). The above are some of the most common* forms of artificial arms made by us. while numberless are the contri- vances made by us for special cases. For holding knife and fork without the trouble of the tension of fingers, we make a double clasp which holds to fingers and to knife, fork, or tool, allowing them to be placed in position for use. With the mechanical arrangement of the levers the utmost care is taken to secure a still, easy movement with a direct application of motive power to its use. The weight of said arms is from ten to twenty ounces, an average of two-thirds the weight of lightest wooden ones. The exterinr form is moulded from life, of vulcanite rubber entirely. The levers are made of reed or spring brass, which is as strong as steel and will not rust. Every bearing is of brass, every pivot of steel, which obviates the necessity of lubrication. The arm is finished with a coating of fine flesh colored silk plush, which may be washed as safely as flesh itself. In fact we warrant the hand and arm to be perfectly waterproof. That a ride in a day's rain will not hurt it in the least. The hand is finished to imitate a dark kid glove, or, like the -arm, flesh color, at the choice of wearer. The sockets are lined with thin hogskin, and in every case where there is need, an adjustable socket is so arranged as to be tightened or loosened and yet retaining its perfect fitting form. Above all things, we claim that in the extreme lightness and quick, easy movement of our arms, we obviate two essential needs of all other arms : a toindlas to lift them, and a steam engine to operate them. LEGS. In presenting an explanation of our artificial leg in which, to a certain extent, is embodied a new theory, we bear in mind the ten thousand new worthless wonders that are daily presented to the public, and see their fate. But as we note the mighty strides that every de- partment of science and art are making, we know very much must be good; and ,vith this view we present ours, knowing that it will receive its just averts. We only ask candid investigation, honest judgments. A leg, unlike an arm, is for but one use, to walk with; and the great points requisite to its utility are comfort, lightness, with dura- bility, and natural in form and manipulations. Xow we claim it is (9) utterly impossible for man to imitate a live leg, only in form and pur- pose. That the idea of imitating the flexibility of muscles and strain of tendons, and to have them, to any great extent, durable without the aid of a life principle and a recuperative power, is simply as absurd to attempt, as to expect a lifeless natural leg to be a durable walker. Now, then, we have our work laid out and circumscribed, to gieze every kind of material within our knowledge, and, apply the strict phi- losophy of levers, (the bones of the natural limb and the only portion in any degree durable), the closest science of machinery, together with a life-like form, and make a machine to walk with. The following is the way we make said machine. We have already spoken quite lengthy enough of our material for exterior natural form, vulcanite or hard rubber, its strength, toughness and lightness—the ease and perfection we coppy life with it, convinces everybody that it is the right thing. Fig 5 F/c 6 The outline of Fig. 5 illustrates the form of a foot moulded from life in a stocking. A joint is made by vulcanizing a strip of pure gum-elastic to the hard gum around the ball of foot, while a steel plate perforated, is vulcanized into rubber in bottom of foot. The rest of ankle-joint are metallic bulbs, with'arms which are also vul- canized into rubber. (B) in front of foot is a strong brace of wood, runnin- from instep to ball of foot, and thence up into toe with which to gau-e s;mng of toe. (5) in heel is a block of wood. (P) is a pit- man or bone of the strongest wood, split like a crutch at upper end, and running from above knee-joint (if the leg is amputated that high up Fi- 6 ) to bottom of foot, Fig. 5. (c c) are two points of contact on'opp°osit'e sides of pitman, at equal distance from ankle-joint, and are packed with soft gum-elastic. (S S) are two springs, one to lift the toe when the limb is bent, the other to lower the toe when limb 10 is straightened. By the above arrangement of pitman, ankle-joint, and opposite points of contact, (c c), which receive the strain of foot when weight of body is on the toe, at least (in a hundred and fifty pound man) is five or six hundred pounds; thus the ankle-joint is relieved of said strain, while by the use of heel cords the whole strain comes on ankle-joint, same on knee-joint, when said cord extends above the knee. Thus by this simple arrangement, we relieve both knee and ankle-joint of at least four hundred and fifty pounds at every step. LATERAL MOTION. Much ado has been made by one manufacturer of artificial limbs over a lateral motion of the foot. Although the idea is good, its applica- tion is wrong end foremost, like the lifting one's self with a string attached to the short end of a lever, with the fulcrum an unsteady point, under one heel, making it far from impossible to find one's self walking on the top of his foot. The following illustrates our lateral motion, and how obtained. 11 foot. The sides of pitman are rounded, with centre of bulb as a common centre. With this simple adjustment, a lateral motion is produced, sufficient and complete without the possibility of dislocation, and with no cords to wear off by said lateral motion. Another prominent fault, ever has been, the unsafety of the knee- joint of artificial limbs above the knee, requiring a constant unnatural holding back of stump; even then, often throwing the wearer. Fig. 6, page 9, is a rough outline of knee-joint; (P) pitman; ( c ) a brace attached with joint to back of leg, and extending near to the foot, and so arranged that when the limb is extended and weight comes upon the foot it catches in a notch in pitman and holds the limbs perfectly stiff, until pitman comes in'contact with foot at (c. c. Fig. 5,) when the limb bends perfectly easy to take another step. This arrange- ment is perfectly secure, and walks equally well up hill or down with- out the least inconvenience. (B) Fig. 3 represents the case of a soldier treated by us with ampu- tation so short as to leave very little stump (dotted line) and who had entirely failed to find a limb that he could take a step upon until he found ours and upon whom we fitted one of the above limbs with which he could walk without a cane after a few trials. (A) Fig. 3 represents the most common case of amputation below the knee. Best side joints of this limb formerly have been made of 12 two pieces of steel, a slot cut in one, into which was inserted the other, and a bolt put through both. The immense strain on these joints with their necessary thin wearing surface, always has been more than they could bear, often breaking them and always grinding so much as to make them a continual nuisance to the wearer. We have invented a joint with more than triple the wearing sur- face by means of corrugations, (Fig. 8, A A), the bolt of this joint is a part of the head itself, and can never work loose. The beauty and strength of this joint can only be appreciated by being seen. A, Fig. 4, illustrates the most common amputation above the knee. (C) limb to fit said amputation. While it is one of the easiest cases DIAGRAM FOR MEASUREMENTS. [Sketch carefully on the above Din-am, closely following directions on page fourtoon, and send by mail, which will in most cases, when wo cannot have tho presence of tho patient, insure a perfect fit.] \ 13 to fit an artificial limb to, it is one of the most bothersome for the reason of its constant change of size on account of its great amount of flesh; it is very essential to its continued use that it should have some way of adjustment. With us it is comparatively easy to make for this class of cases an adjustable socket, allowing stump to swell or shrink, and yet retaining its perfect fit. B, Fig. 4, illustrates an applied artificial foot, for amputation across instep. The shell-like thinness of the foot with the thin side joint, gives us rare opportunity to treat these cases without disfiguring the foot, and without stiffening or cramping ankle-joint. SOCKETS. We confine ourselves to no set theory in sockets, but use different kinds which the case suggests, always making them adjustable when the case admits. The thinness of our exterior forms gives us superior opportunity of adjusting them, and in all cases easily changed, refitted, raised, or lowered, without disfiguring other portions of the limb, much facilitating the getting of a perfect fit. DURABILITY WARRANTED. We propose to insure persons wearing our limbs, who choose to do so, with Artificial Limbs for life; warranting the wearer of them in every particular, except such accidents as would damage a live limb, or manifest or drunken carelessness, at prices at twenty-five per cent. less than statistics of best artificial limbs shall show; said insurance will vary slightly with occupation of wearer. Our limbs have been worn in all weather, so that, with the arrange- ment of socket we make, we warrant them against the injurious effects of rubber on stump or flesh ; nor is there the slightest smell to them when finished. Tens of thousands of people wear the same material in their mouths. MEASUREMENT. We cannot insure a limb to be a perfect mate to the other without the presence of patient at our office. Nor can we warrant a fit in many cases without at least a plaster cast of stump; but where persons are at a great distance, we submit the following rules for measure- ment, with which we can often hit just as well:— 14 MEASUREMENT OF ARM. Mark with plain figures, in inches, on the accompanying diagram, which is to be returned to us. 1st.—Length of whole arm from shoulder-joint to tip of fingers. (A. to D.) 2d.—From centre of elbow-joint to tip of fingers. (B. to D.) 3d.—From wrist-joint to tip of fingers, length of middle finger, &c. (6T. to D.) 4th.—The size around hand, between thumb and fore-finger. (E.) 5th.—Mark circumference of whole arm, every four inches, between E. and F. Sketch with pen in diagram the length of stump, if abdve the elbow from shoulder, marking with pen the point from which you measure, and measure from same point in both arms. Write whether hand is fat or lean, bony or round, what size glove you wear; if below the elbow, measure and sketch stump the same way; measure from shoulder-joint to end of stump, and from elbow-joint to end of stump; take a piece of strong paper, cut it to fit as closely as possible the stump, send that; any sore spot or peculiarity describe. The above directions, closely followed, will bring a perfect fit in most cases. MEASUREMENT OF LEGS. Measure length of whole leg while standing upon it, with boot off, inside up to crotch, and outside to hip-joint. Sit down in a chair, which will bring the thigh as level as possible, and measure from floor to top of knee, and mark it on the upper dotted line G.; from hip- joint to end of knee, and mark on lower dotted line, (//".) near knee. Measure foot same as a shoemaker; give number of boot worn ; measure round the whole limb once in every six inches, ./. K.; write size between limbs in diagram, describe how much the foot turns out— whethe^r limbs, bow or not, &c. Sketch in diagram length and shape of stump as near as possible, measure its length inside and out from crotch and hip, and, if below the knee, from centre of knee-joint and hip-joint both to end of stump. Cut a piece of thick paper to fit closely as possible, and mark on it the outside point in line with hip-joint. If below the knee, cut one paper to fit the thigh, at least ten inches wide, cut another paper to fit stump close under knee- joint, and mark paper where centre of knee-pan comes. Where amputations are very near the knee, we cannot fit a limb without the 15 presence of patient; and if stump is irregular or is very tender we must have a plaster cast. The easiest way of taking which is as fol- lows : After soaping the stump thoroughly with soft soap, submerge it at least six inches deep in a paste made by mixing calcined Plaster of Paris with water to the consistency of indian-pudding, after the paste has hardened, carefully extricate stump, let the cavity remain an hour or two to harden, then thoroughly soap said cavity and pour more of said paste into it; let it remain a few hours, then break off outside with chisel or hatchet, taking care not to bruise cast of stump ; send us cast by express. EXTERIOR APPLIANCES. Varied exterior appliances pertaining to the treatment of cases not strickly included in the manufacture of Artificial Limbs :— We do not propose to enter into a scientific description of separate cases, and their treatment in this department of our business. We have not even room for the medical terms, with which we never burden book or reader. We make these following broad, general remarks, whicH we shall, at all times, be happy to substantiate by best of references. Daily we have presented to us some new, odd case, (the effect of some freaky bullet,) on tendons, bones, nerves or muscles, so as to cause deformity or loss of use of limb, often both;—thus presenting a field for extended and varied experiment; bringing opportunity and use for the rarest quality of inventive ingenuity and experience, such as never were presented in this country before. The good fortune which has attended our efforts in this direction, with hard rubber, has secured for us the exclusive patronage of Govern- ment in the treatment of injury of nerves and nervous centres-bones and tendons so as to render limbs or other portions useless, yet, to appear- ance nearly or quite whole. In all the variety of cases treated, we have never failed to give perfect satisfaction, which, with the. first- class talent at our command, gives us the assurance to say, that ice can treat every variety of fault, of form or weakness—treatable by exterior appliances__better, easier, cheaper, with vulcanite than it can be done with any other material or at any other place in this country. LADIES' DEPARTMENT. We have a department for ladies, with lady attendants skilled in fitting and adjusting every variety of appurtenance we make. MEDICAL CERTIFICATES. Dr. Wild max, Professor of Mechanical Dentistry, in the Phila- delphia Dental College, and whose practical knowledge of the nature of Vulcanized Rubber is equal to any in the land, writes thus: "Messrs. KIMBALL & LAAYREXCK, Dear Sirs :—I am pleased to learn that you havo adopted tho use of Vulcanite or Hard Rubber in the manufacture of Artificial Limbs. For strength, durability, lightness and capability of fine finish it is vastly superior to any material heretofore used for such purpose. E. WILDMAN, M. D. Philadelphia, October 20th, 1864. I have examined the Artificial Limbs constructed by Kimball & Lawrence, and have no hesitation in saying that for simplicity, lightness, durability, and artistic elegance they have no superiors. D. HAYS AGNEW, M. D. If. o. Hospital, Annupoliu, 3fd., Oct. 21st, 1864. I corroborate tho above statement. __,— R. VANDERKIEFF, ^^OSPI?;^ Surgeon, U. S. Vuh. in charge. < Div. No. 1. U. S. GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL EMORY, Washington, D. C, November 3d, 1864. I fully concur in the above statement. N. N. MOSELY, Surgeon, U. S. Vols, in charge. 1604 Wallace Street, Philadelphia, November 2d, 1864. Gentlemen:—After a careful, and to me very interesting examination of the Artificial Limbs made in your factory, I believe them to be superior to any that have ever come under my notice. The beautiful and easy working of their mechanism their lightness and great strength, stamp them as unrivaled. Your philanthropic resolve to bring them, in point of price, within the reach of our disabled soldiers, should particularly recommend them to notice. Yours truly, „ R- TROUBAT, II. D. Messrs. Kimball &, Lawrence. ' 17 ADDRESS OF SURGEONS WHO ARE ACQUAINTED WITH OUR LIMBS. D. HAYES AGNEW, M. D., 16 North Eleventh Street, Philadelphia. R. J. LEVIS, 11U4 Arch Street, Philadelphia. Dr. BRAINARD, Surgeon U. S. A. in charge of U. S. Hospital, Broad and Cherry Street, Philadelphia. J. L. LUDLOW, 10 Merrick Street, Philaeelphia. Dr. CHRISTIAN, in charge of Turner's Lane Hospital, Philadelphia. S. D. GROSS, M. D., S. E. corner Eleventh and Walnnt Streets, Philadelphia. N. N. MOSELY, Surgeon U. S. in charge of U. S. Hospital Emory, Washington, D.C. Dr. PANCOAST, M. D., Chestnut Street, below Eleventh, Philadelphia. LETTEES. The following are a few of the many letters we have received from the most difficult cases we have treated, together with a list of names embracing nearly every variety of caseij of both legs and arms, and to whom we refer those wishing limbs. Warnerville, Scoharie County, N. Y., October Zd, 1864. Messrs. KIMBALL & LAWRENCE. Sirs :—I lost my arm in the United States service, and was so fortunate as to secure one of your unapproachable Hard Rubber Arms, and I feel it my duty to tender to you my thanks, and at the same time speak a word for the benefit of those in need of artificial limbs. I examined quite a number of patents before hearing of yours, and in all cases concluded I should rather bo without any, they all being too heavy —too clubby—too tender, none of which would endure a short exposure to rain or moisture. A friend advised me to examine your limbs, which I did at the first opportunity, and was so pleased with their lightness and beauty, that I ordered one immediately. I have worn it ten months in all kinds of weather, and kept it constantly in use, and it is as perfect every way as when I obtained it, and so much a part of myself has it become, that I cannot endure to be an hour without it. Thankfully your?1, C. M. BUTTERFIELD. 18 Messes. KIMBALL vii siitostftnee of* its ^veig-lit. ■jfltc (J!imvs ale moulded at joims dansjelled jlom I'lje wiih wladel oj ffla\u. if he G/huu have ev-eiu movement oj me na(aial one} and ale ao veined eniilelu wdIntel ike aid oj (lie o(hel hand. oJjfeUhel @Am nol 9lea have a ca(au(; dlinu ol lnjamen() all lite movemeiris leinq juvdiiced uu simliie levels. ffioi &/m(iwiadou below me knee, me haw a mdiended wjijiel ,weke(; allotviinj a mole jlee and easy me oj -/he knee. gPol whnjiidahons above (he knee} we have an adjudille lock knee, io he med ol nol, ai (he will oj (he weaiel. &ul sorkeh ale always moulded ovel jilwdel cadi oj dwrnjts, and ale adjud(aUe when neeesnau. §he jo'nds ale also wodhy oj caleful insjtednn. We also make evelu valie(y oj ajijdianees jox liaudysk, ejections, weak tie** and all jautis oj joim, (leaUle if exleilol ajijdlance. mease come and look ai lime timh and afij^liances. 0 rodj nolhlna, and we au always willina (o dew (hem. We ajjiend a jew oj (he many §edlmomaL weived l,j as wKhin (lie lasi jew weeks. Teiu cMeijiedjidly,, •Jt'/m/wi/ a Toe., offovemU id, 4*fo. Xo ({W Arrh stveef puuaaelphia. IwtliMQiiials. 532 Broadway, New York MESSRS KIMBALL & CO., October, \§th 1S05. Dear Sirs: I am happy to inform you that I am very much pleased with the leg you furnished me, and from considerable experience with other than your Artificial Legs, I am glad to inform you, wherein I con- sider yours an improvement in my case. 1 unfortunately have a very tender stump, and it is impossible for me to wear with comfort any socket except the admirably fitting one made on your plan of taking cast of stump. I consider that the manner in which you dispense wTith and supply the place of the old " heel cord" of other makes, makes it a complete success. The suspended upper socket and the manner of fastening it to the leg and your corrugated noiseless side-joint veconuuends itself to any one who has been annoyed by constant "click, click" at every step, as is sure to be the case with the side-joints of other makers after very little wear. The imper- viousness of the material, its lightness and the beauty of the limb, show their own recommendation at sight. In conclusion allow me to add that I consider your limb superior in all points to those •of any other maker, and shall be happy to answer any enquiries concerning the limb. I do heartily recommend them to all who desire a comfortable, light, durable and elegant limb. Yours, &c, T. C. KENDALL, Late Capt. V. R. C. Weiss Port, Carbon Co., Pa., November bth, 1865. MESSRS KIMBALL & CO.. Dear Sirs : Will you be so kind as to send me another pair of straps. The ones you furnished are getting somewhat worn and I want, another ""I have^sav to you that. I am perfectly satisfied with the leg; am sure that no limb maker can do better for me. I have tbrown.away my cane and can walk as well as you or any other man I cannot express my thanks to you for making me whole again, kc, Yours, Truly, JOHN KROMER. Cavendish, Vermont, October 10th, 1865. MESSRS KIMBALL k CO., and Please take note that all the following certificates bear very late date, and if the manufacturers of the old styles of limbs, have certificates from the same, by the date Ave prove that we have made improvements in Artificial Limbs. l last year. 1 write to show you now x *»~ ""'" "• ncr an Artificial want to tell you that I can beat any live man using an a ^ Arm. Can pick up a pin and stick in my sleeve. Play catch as well as you, and write like this. New Yobk, August, 'H'ttlt, ISO MESSRS KIMBALL & CO. Dear Sir- & I have carefully examined an Artificial Leg and Arm made by Mr. H. A. Kimball, and cousider that they present many advan- tages over the Artificial Limbs now in use. The material of which they are made. Vulcanized India Rubber possesses all the quallities requisite for a useful and durable Limb. The mechanism seems to be as perfect as any Artificial Limb now in use. Having had numerous opportunities of testing the advantages of Vulcanized India Rubber, in Surgical Appliances [ cheerfully recommend it. ALEX. B. MOTT, M. D., Processor of Sun/1 Anat. in B. H. Med. Col. ; Bret IA. Col. Surg. U. S. Vol. No. 1104 Arch St., Philadelphia. August With, 1805. MESSRS KIMBALL & CO., Dear Sirs: After having had extensive opportunities of practically testing the comparative merits of the different Artificial Limbs now before the public, I am convinced that those made by Messrs Kimball kCo. present the greatest advantages, being exceedingly light, ingenious in construction, efficient in use and durable. ROBERT J. LEVIS. New York, August l'Jth, 1865. MESSRS KIMBALL & CO., Dear Sirs: I have carefully examined Kimball's Patent Vulcanite Rubber Artificial Limbs, and unhesitatingly pronounce them the best which I have seen For simplicity of mechanical arrangement, for light- ness and facility of adaptation to the stump, I do not see how they could be excelled, and I am only surprised that the mater,al o which they are made should not at an earlier date have attracted the attention of mechanical inventors, as well for the manufacture of Artificial Limbs as for every kind of Surgical Splint and Ap- pliance. I heartily commend the invention. ^ H\YES Late Surgeon and Bret Li. Col U. S. Vol. 64 Madison Avbnite, New York, August 30th. 1*65. • 'Z*7V>0 (r^$0l4JlAf^ MESSRS KIMBALL & CO., :y, N. Y. Warnersv.lle, Schoharie Co< nt MESSRS KIMBALL k CO., 1 write to ask a favor of you. <'»n you find me a job in Phila- delphia ? My Artificial Arm is all right. Theie no B country or any other like it. Yours, &c, CHARLES M. BUTTERFIELD. Dear Sirs: T have examined the Artificial"Limbs, Arms and Legs constructed hv H \ Kimball of Philadelphia, and I take pleasure in saying that they seem to possess many points of excellence and some points of actual superiority: and while it might not be proper for me o affirm that they are better than all similar contrivances, I feel quite Sain, and I desire to say that they are equal to any which have come under my notice. ^^ r hamilton Prof of Vilitaru Surqcru in Bellecue Med. Col. ; Surgeon of Hdlerio Hospital,'Late Medical Inspector of the U. S. Army.