Historical information

Bandage roller used in the 1960s. Sheets of material were torn into strips for hospital admissions. The strip was threaded through and width adjusted to hold it firmly. Strip was wound onto lowest bar the handle was turned and a bandage was produced. The handle was removed to produce a bandage roll. This equipment could have been in a medical kit. Schools were asked to provide bandages for a Leprosarium in the 1960s. Rolling bandages kept the children busy. (Information provided by Sally, Karel & Beryl Bartacek)

Physical description

metal bandage roller 3 metal rods through black 'V' shaped frameMetal