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J. T. Heath
Category
Carriages & other vehicles
Date
Unknown
Materials
Painted wood body with metal steering tiler and three rubber shod wheels.
Measurements
113 x 175 x 74cm (3ft 8 1/2in x 5ft 9in x 2ft 5in)
Place of origin
Bath
Order this imageCollection
Florence Court, County Fermanagh
NT 630697
Caption
The bath chair was devised by James Heath of Bath, in about 1750 as a discreet mode of transport for ladies and invalids. It rivalled the sedan chair and ultimately superseded it as a form of conveyance. It was steered by the occupant with an attendant on foot pushing from behind.
Summary
Bath chair built by J.Heath of Bath. Bath Chair (three wheels) propelled by an attendant. The body is cut-under and of a curved profile with a round backed tub-shaped metal back seat. Sprung on cross springs with a steering tiler to the front and a pushing handle on the back. Painted in black and grey.
Full description
The bath chair was devised by James Heath of Bath, in about 1750 as a discreet mode of transport for ladies and invalids. It rivalled the sedan chair and ultimately superseded it as a form of conveyance. It was steered by the occupant with an attendant on foot pushing from behind.
Marks and inscriptions
On front wheel axle caps.: J.HEATH BATH On rear wheel nearside axle cap.: J.HEATH BATH On rear wheel offside axle cap.: J.HEATH BATH
Makers and roles
J. T. Heath, coach builder