A wooden folding wheelchair; consists of a wooden frame (possibly pine) with wicker seat and backrest; the legs consists of pieces of wood which cross each other, connected in the centre (one leg is attached to the back of the seat and runs to the front wheel, the other runs from the front of the s…
A wooden folding wheelchair; consists of a wooden frame (possibly pine) with wicker seat and backrest; the legs consists of pieces of wood which cross each other, connected in the centre (one leg is attached to the back of the seat and runs to the front wheel, the other runs from the front of the seat and runs to the back wheel; the back wheel is larger than the front, but not as large as in most traditional style wheelchairs; the backrest is adjustable and has a stainless steel handlebar on the back for pushing; the entire chair is collapsible.
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Belonged to Helen Bain of Gananoque; found in Museum collection.
"TORONTO // Gendron // CANADA" printed on a label on the back of the backrest; "Helen Bain 152 Pine Street Gananoque // 382-2471" carved crudely into the back of the handlebar.
Permanent Location
Storage Room W1
W1-10-2
Dimension Notes
Length 94.0 cm x Width 62.5 cm x Depth 111.0 cm (adjustable)
Condition Remarks
Some very minor wear.
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Book
Internet
JPG
Reference Comments
Pilling, George P. & Son, "Pilling Instruments and Equipment for Surgeons and Hospitals", Philadelphia, 1932, p. 318 (similar to item #P22914); http://inventors.about.com/od/wstartinventions/a/wheelchair.htm;CD #2.
Research Facts
Collapsible chairs were first made so they could fit into automobiles.