Name/TitlePhysic ball
About this objectPhysic ball was used by a veterinary surgeon in the First World War and after at Long Melford.
Date Made1939
Inscription and MarksIt is in its original wrapping stamped "PHYSIC BALL, 7 Drachmc, H MITTON M.R.C.V.S. Veterinary Surgeon LONG MELFORD
MeasurementsLength: 60mm
Width: 20mm
Depth: 20mm
Ball - 2 1/2 x 7/8 x 7/8 inches
Object numberSTMEA:A.4080
Copyright Licence
Attribution - Non-commercial (cc)
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