Folding Wheelchair

PART OF:
Collection of fifteen wheelchairs and other mobility aids
Made:
1950-1960
Folding Wheelchair

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Folding wheelchair, model 8, by Dingwall, English, c. 1955

Details

Category:
Orthopaedics
Object Number:
1979-811 Pt15
Materials:
metal and canvas
Measurements:
length 910 mm
width 645 mm
height 810 mm
type:
wheelchairs
credit:
Department of Health & Social Security (DHSS)

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