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Busselton Historical Society > Records

Vernaid Bandage/Sling

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Overview

Printed triangular bandage/sling. White linen with black print. It shows 16 illustrations of young men with fractures and a burst varicose vein with the bandage and a wooden splint being used for support. The aim is first aid in emergencies rather than full clinical treatment.

Historical information

This triangular bandage was originally invented in Switzerland, but was popularized during the Franco-Prussian war by Friederich von Esmarch, Surgeon General of the German Army. He found that the triangular fabric could cover almost any type of injury. The bandage was later adopted by the Red Cross and other first aid organizations in the early 20th century, who produced an illustrated version containing basic first aid instructions. This example was used during World War One and was endorsed by Sir James Cantlie (1851–1926), an authority on the training of ambulance services and first aid for civilians.
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Registration number

cwa-org-124-2021.191

Item type

Material

Cotton (Textile)

Width

1320 mm

Height or length

635 mm

Inscriptions and markings

Made in England The Vernaid Bandage Registered Design Approved by Sir James Cantlie K.B.E., F.R.C.S V & Co Ltd

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United Kingdom

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