Parturition chair, Germany, 1701-1900
- Materials:
- frame, wood , fittings, iron and upholstery, leather, brown
- Object Number:
- A95933/1
- type:
- parturition chair
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LicenseParturition chair, German, 18th century
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Parturition chair, German, 18th century
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Parturition chair, German, 18th century
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Parturition chair, German, 18th century
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Parturition chair, German, 18th century
Parturition chairs are also known as birthing chairs. Use of the parturition chair is thought to have originated in Germany. They were at the height of their popularity by the late 1700s. They were used by female and male midwives. Parturition chairs ranged from simple designs to ornate affairs. Pillows and padding were sometimes present, together with hand grips, reclining backs and ascending seats. This example incorporates some of these refinements.
Details
- Category:
- Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A95933
- Materials:
- frame, wood, fittings, iron and upholstery, leather, brown
- Measurements:
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overall: 120 mm x 55 mm x 134 mm,
overall (previous): 120 mm x 55 mm x 51 mm, 20.5 kg
- type:
- parturition chair
- credit:
- Taeuber and Weil
