Title:
Crutches owned by Judge Robert McAlpin Williamson
Description:
Pair of crutches, wooden.
Description:
Historical Note: These crutches were owned by Judge R.M. Williamson, one of the district judges in the days of the Republic of Texas. One of his knees was stiffened by white swelling, necessitating the use of crutches, hence the sobriquet of Three-Legged Willie. Williamson was a member of the Consultation, district judge member of Texas Congress, and afterwards a state senator in the legislature.
Identifier:
ATF0398
Item identifier:
ATF0398
Collection:
Artifacts collection
Date range of creation:
1840 to 1859
Subject:
Williamson, R. M. (Robert McAlpin), 1804-1859
Type:
Image
Type:
Personal Assistive Objects
Type:
Crutch
Medium:
Wood (plant material)
Medium:
Cloth
Citation information:
ATF0398, Artifacts collection. Archives and Information Services Division, Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
Copyright information:
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Size or duration:
53.5 in x 7 in x 2 in