Wheeled walking frame, London, England, 1901-1930

Made:
1901-1930 in Birmingham
maker:
Carters (J & A) Limited
Wheeled walking frame, by Carters, London, 1901-1930

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Wheeled walking frame, by Carters, London, 1901-1930
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Wheeled walking frame, by Carters, London, 1901-1930

An adult used this three-wheeled walking frame with its large solid rubber tyres. It also has padded leather rests to support the patient under the arms while they walked. Walking aids such as this led to today’s modern compact walking frames which are used by the elderly, or people recovering from accident or injury. This walking frame was made by London firm J. A. Carters Limited. It was a leading manufacturer of such equipment and ‘suppliers to the Royal family’.

Details

Category:
Orthopaedics
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A602319
Materials:
iron, rubber, leather and complete
Measurements:
overall: 1220 mm x 620 mm x 1170 mm,
type:
walking aid