| Description | This bandage winder is made of wood and metal, featuring a rectangular wooden frame with three metal rods. The central rod is removable and has a wooden handle, which was used to rotate a spindle for winding bandages. The device is equipped with two detachable metal clamps, each with heart-shaped screws, allowing it to be securely fastened to a table or workbench.
A roll of bandage would be placed on the removable rod with the wooden handle, passed behind one of the fixed rods, and its length adjusted using the rolling rod. A painted scale in black ink on the base of the frame, ranging from 0 to 6, allowed for accurate measurement of the bandage length. The three rods are secured inside the frame with an adjustable wooden piece, which can be moved horizontally via a screw mechanism. This allows the spaces within the frame to be adjusted to hold two separate bandage rolls.
This device was an essential tool in medical settings where fabric bandages were washed, sterilized, and reused. It ensured that bandages were rolled neatly and measured accurately for use. The metal components appear rusty, and the wooden frame is marked. The scale is discolored. |