FYI There are references to silesian bandages as well as silesian
belts.
Now, can anyone help me? I am trying to find out when plaster casting
was first used to generate a negative cast to create a positive model.
I have received some information relating to leather sockets which pre
date WW II.
Kraig Helberg 607 797 1246
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>To settle an argument, can anyone confirm the origin of the silesian
>belt?
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