Sujet
Ambulance for the Wounded, 1854. Creator: Unknown.
Légende
Ambulance for the Wounded, 1854. Crimean War: "Ambulance" or Hospital-cart, for removing the wounded from the battle-field...It is a light two-wheeled vehicle, on indiarubber springs. In front is a seat capable of accommodating four persons, who are not incapacitated by their wounds from sitting upright - a broad leather strap, buckled in front, giving them increased security. In the interior...stretchers are slung lengthwise, for a similar number, whose wounds are of a more serious nature. Should circumstances render immediate amputation necessary, a board is let down behind, and serves for an amputating-table. Various appliances for the comfort of the wounded, including a vessel for heating water, broth, &c., are snugly packed underneath....the Emperor of the French...has since had a large number constructed for the French army on the same plan'. From "Illustrated London News", 1854.
Crédit
Photo12/Heritage Images/The Print Collector
Notre référence
HRM22B08_008
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Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
13,1Mo (915,6Ko) / 21,5cm x 15,3cm / 2536 x 1810 (300dpi)