Modern chrome-metal wheelchair used in an institution
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Title
Modern chrome-metal wheelchair used in an institution
Subject
Wheelchair technology
Description
Wheelchair with tray, blue vinyl-like material on back, seat and armrests. Tray is white plastic. Frame is chromed metal. 4 small wheels. For movement push rim on back but no devices allowing independent movement. Single foot rest. Marked on the back in white with the characters "B2".
Creator
Everest and Jennings Company, Concord, Ontario, Canada
Source
Canada Science and Technology Museum, Science and Medicine collection, accession 1991.0225
Publisher
Carleton University Disability Research Group
Date
1960 - 1970
Contributor
Canada Science and Technology Museum
Rights
Photograph by Dorothy J. Smith. Use for educational purposes with citation. Artifact copyright, for commercial use or use by commercial entities, contact Canada Science and Technology Museum Corporation.
Format
Image jpg. Original artifact 83 cm (l), 60 cm (w), 116 cm (h)
Type
Material artifact
Identifier
CMST_0025
Coverage
Canada, New Brunswick, 1960-1970
Collection
Citation
Everest and Jennings Company, Concord, Ontario, Canada, “Modern chrome-metal wheelchair used in an institution,” Mobility Histories, accessed April 26, 2024, https://mobilityhistories.omeka.net/items/show/55.