Collapsible stretcher

Made:
1901-1918 in Germany
maker:
Unknown

Collapsible stretcher, canvas body bag with wooden poles, pillow at head, in centre foot rest of wood covered with canvas, presumably used by German Army during First World War, unsigned, made in Germany, 1901-1918.

Details

Category:
Emergency Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A655763
Materials:
canvas and wood
Measurements:
overall: 90 mm x 2100 mm x 500 mm,
type:
stretcher

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