Wheelchair, upholstered with leather

Made:
1880-1930 in London
maker:
Carters (J & A) Limited
Wheelchair, upholstered with leather

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Wheelchair, upholstered with leather, by Carters (J. & A.) Ltd., 125-129 Great Portland Street, London, W1, England.

Details

Category:
Orthopaedics
Object Number:
1979-613
Materials:
upholstery, leather, frame, wood and frame, iron
Measurements:
width 690 mm
depth 810 mm
height 1028 mm
type:
wheelchair
credit:
H. Day and Sons Ltd.

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