Historical information
Used by the Forests Commission in bushfire and emergency recovery work.
Significance
This is a piece of working equipment from the early days of the Forests Commission and shows the strong linkages to the VSF
Physical description
Canvas stretcher with wooden poles and steel braces and legs. It has a folding mechanism with lock nuts. Two long poles on either side of the canvas body, supported by metal feet.
Inscriptions & markings
Stamped with F.C. VIC
