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Medical - Artificial Limbs and Body Parts

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Medical - Artificial Limbs and Body Parts

Date9/23/1998

Names

Slaughter, Mike (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Medical - Artificial Limbs and Body Parts

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Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Object NumberTSPA_0025646F

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Medical - Artificial Limbs and Body Parts

Medical - Artificial Limbs and Body Parts

9/23/1998

Medical - Artificial Limbs and Body Parts

Medical - Artificial Limbs and Body Parts

12/16/1981

A miracle unfolds: Paul smidstrup, 3, takes a first look, in fascination and amazement, at his two hands after his artificial left arm had been fitted at the Ontario Crippled Children's Centre

A miracle unfolds: Paul smidstrup, 3, takes a first look, in fascination and amazement, at his two hands after his artificial left arm had been fitted at the Ontario Crippled Children's Centre

12/16/1981

Grin of triumph: Paul delightedly tweaks the nose of technician Rinchen Dakpa with the artificial arm Dakpa fitted, while his equally delighted mother, Gail Smidstrup, holds him

Grin of triumph: Paul delightedly tweaks the nose of technician Rinchen Dakpa with the artificial arm Dakpa fitted, while his equally delighted mother, Gail Smidstrup, holds him

12/16/1981

The big moment: Technician Dakpa fits the artificial arm that will give Paul a whole new range of experiences and make him feel he's no longer the centre of curious attention

The big moment: Technician Dakpa fits the artificial arm that will give Paul a whole new range of experiences and make him feel he's no longer the centre of curious attention

12/16/1981

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11/24/1982

Five-year-old tests new knee joints, They're cutaway models to show inner workings

Five-year-old tests new knee joints, They're cutaway models to show inner workings

4/11/1968

Anticipation: Paul sits ready for a new life as technician Rinchen Dakpa prepares to fit the left arm the child has had missing since birth

Anticipation: Paul sits ready for a new life as technician Rinchen Dakpa prepares to fit the left arm the child has had missing since birth

12/16/1981

Eddie Jones takes over new compacter, Hooks replace arms he lost in crash 10 years ago

Eddie Jones takes over new compacter, Hooks replace arms he lost in crash 10 years ago

6/11/1969

Paul's new hand

Paul's new hand

12/16/1981

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