
4 0 c m
28cm
actual image size: 20cm x 32cm
Description
Photograph of a child displaying legs deformed by rickets, a disorder of infants and growing children that was common amongst the poor in the late 19th century. It generally resulted from a poor diet deficient in vitamin D or calcium. This leads to the softening and distortion of the bones which often results in bow legs as shown here.
Image Details
Image Ref.
10287613
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