Stretcher Case Collection
"Capturing the Essence of Stretcher Cases: A Glimpse into History and Humanity" Frontal from the base of a funerary couch
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"Capturing the Essence of Stretcher Cases: A Glimpse into History and Humanity" Frontal from the base of a funerary couch. . Period of Division, Northern Qi dynasty: A relic frozen in time, this frontal stretcher case unveils the solemnity and reverence surrounding ancient funeral rituals during the Northern Qi dynasty. Lateral stretcher from the base of a funerary couch. . Period of Division: Delicate yet sturdy, this lateral stretcher case offers a glimpse into the craftsmanship and attention to detail that characterized burial customs during China's Period of Division. The pretty vivandiere (colour litho): Intriguingly vibrant, this captivating lithograph portrays an alluring vivandiere—a woman who provided refreshments to soldiers—perhaps carrying her own metaphorical stretcher case filled with hope amidst war-torn landscapes. Road accident, Calabria road, Islington, London, 1925: Frozen in a moment of tragedy on Calabria road in London's Islington district back in 1925, this haunting image reminds us how stretcher cases became symbols of rescue and emergency response throughout history. Guys Hospital, Southwark, London c1800 by John Pass: Through artist John Pass's skilled brushstrokes emerges Guys Hospital—a place where countless lives were saved as patients were transported on stretchers; an enduring testament to compassion and medical progress. British armoured car near Guillemont France - Somme campaign World War I 1916: Amidst the chaos and devastation of World War I's Somme campaign stands an armored car—an unconventional yet vital means for transporting wounded soldiers safely within their mobile stretchers towards salvation. Wounded men waiting at clearing station - France World War I 1916.