An antique children's polio leg brace likely from the 1930's to 1950's with a brown leather shoe and steel bracing designed for orthopedic support. The purpose of such braces was to aid mobility and stabilized weakened legs after paralytic polio in children, often associated with the era's rehabilitation practices. These braces were heavy, rigid, and designed to lock joints so children could stand or walk despite muscle paralysis.
The boot and brace measures approximately 13.5"Hx 5"Wx 9"D.
