Advert for Carter's invalid carriages and chairs, 1951. This appeared in the Sphere magazine in 2 June 1951. The term 'Invalid Carriage' usually used to refer to motorised, electric or hand-propelled wheelchairs. Some had a hand-brake and steering was via a stick control or by moving the backrest with the upper body. Many of the chairs feature wicker for the seating and backrests. Many carriages and chairs were required for wounded war personnel of World War II. The items were manufactured by Carters of London.
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1730 x 2598 px | 14.6 x 22 cm | 5.8 x 8.7 inches | 300dpiDate taken:
2 June 1951Location:
Great Portland Street, London, England, UKMore information:
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Advert for Carter's invalid carriages and chairs, 1951. This appeared in the Sphere magazine in 2 June 1951. The term 'Invalid Carriage' usually used to refer to motorised, electric or hand-propelled wheelchairs. The chairs included some that needed to be pushed by a person behind. The carriages consists of a frame with seat and hand attachments. Some had a hand-brake and steering was via a stick control or by moving the backrest with the upper body. Many of the chairs feature wicker for the seating and backrests. Many carriages and chairs were required for wounded war personnel of World War II. The items were manufactured by Carters of Great Portland Street, London, England, UK ¬– vintage 1950s graphics for editorial use only.