Two collapsible stretchers

Made:
1901-1918

Two collapsible stretchers, canvas body bags with fitted pillow and hood, handles of canvas covered rope, ropes at head and foot for attachment, used by British Army during 1914 to 1918 War, made in Great Britain, 1901 to 1918

One of two collapsible stretchers, canvas body bags with fitted pillow and hood, handles of canvas covered rope, ropes at head and foot for attachment, used by British Army during 1914 to 1918 War, unsigned, made in Great Britain, 1901 to 1918.

Collapsible stretcher

1901-1918
One of two collapsible stretchers, canvas body bags with fitted pillow and hood, handles of canvas covered rope, ropes at head and foot for attachment, used by British Army during 1914 to 1918 War, unsigned, made in Great Britain, 1901 to 1918.

Collapsible stretcher

1901-1918

Details

Category:
Emergency Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A655760
Materials:
canvas, metal and wood
Measurements:
ropes extended: length 2900 mm
incl. handles: width 800 mm
pillow: depth 200 mm
type:
stretcher

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