Bed specially designed for those with epilepsy, London, England, 1851-1920
- maker:
- Carters (J & A) Limited
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Child's hospital bed from the Liverpool Infirmary, C1900
This bed was designed to help protect those with epilepsy from injury during a seizure. The sides are made from a flexible woven wire fabric, strong enough to stop a person falling out of the bed. The fabric was elastic enough so that if a person did hit the sides it would not cause injury or any shock. An advertisement for the bed suggests that it cost £5 to buy. This bed was used at the Liverpool Royal Infirmary in England during 1851-1920.
Details
- Category:
- Nursing & Hospital Furnishings
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A2098
- Materials:
- frame, pine and mattress frame, steel, woven wire
- Measurements:
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overall: 920 mm x 1980 mm x 845 mm,
- type:
- hospital bed
- credit:
- Liverpool Royal Infirmary
