Stretcher

Historical information

Stretchers were used to transport injured or sick people to receive treatment. Usually they were carried by two people, one at each end.

Significance

Used in the Kiewa Valley.

Physical description

Orange material (canvas) held by studs attached to two wooden beams on each long side. The beams extend to form handles at each of the 4 corners. The stretcher can be altered to fold towards the middle of the length. The legs are made of stainless steel and the mechanism (stay) to fold it is also of stainless steel.

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