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Doreen Piotrowski
11/14/2012
I think this one says it all.
PandoraVD
9/30/2011
I think these were probably used to help people walk. I have something like it but mine are of coarse modern. They help stabilize your legs and hips. It does look harsh but I should hope they were used for what I think they are for.
haley
4/6/2011
never again we should know not that we learn from our mistakes byt not to do things such as this
fay
11/28/2010
I just looked through all the pics. VERY SAD!
stacey
9/23/2010
This picture is sad and very creepy, all at the same time...
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