Black and white lantern slide of a woman being carried down some outside steps in a canopied hammock attached to a pole being carried by two men. a third man walks down the steps beside them - Visit to Madeira. Part of Box 125 - Madeira. Boswell Collection. ?Once ashore, the favourite way of getting about was by hammock. Two local stalwarts would carry an elaborate canopied hammock slung on a pole between their shoulders. Hammocks were used for long country jaunts and picnics, the bearers having to carry their charges for miles on end.?