Dr. Sigmund Wolfsohn (1765-1850) and the Biedermeier era: an orthopaedist, manufacturer of surgical appliances and leisure time products, and the builder of the Apollosaal in Vienna.

Abstract

This is the extraordinary story of a British born orthopedist, Dr. SigmundWolfsohn (1765-1850), who came to Vienna, manufactured artificial limbs and surgical appliances, and created the magnificent colossal dancing and entertainment palace--the "Apollosaal"