Wheelchair, 1751-1850.
- Made:
- 1751-1850
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Wheelchair, 1751-1850
Wheelchair, probably self-propelling. Constructed around a standard upholstered chair, with two large wooden spoked wheels, small directional wheel at rear and adjustable foot board at the front. Unknown manufacturer, c.1750-1850.
Details
- Category:
- Orthopaedics
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A602154
- Materials:
- whole, oak, whole, mahogany, tyres, leather, hinges & axles, iron and upholstery, fabric, blue, patterned, padded
- Measurements:
-
overall: 930 mm x 700 mm x 900 mm, 11.5 kg
- type:
- medicine, wheelchairs and disability
- credit:
- Sotheby's