Baby's pram
Category
Childcare objects
Date
circa 1890 - 1910
Materials
Wood, metal, fabric, leather and rubber
Measurements
570 mm (width); 960 mm (height); 1200 mm (length)
Order this imageCollection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 657825
Summary
This is an example of a 'flatbed' pram possibly made by 'Ashton Brothers' and marketed as 'Osnath'. It has an ogee shape of body which is a clue to the maker identifed. It is typical in design to its period. It is similar to a doll’s pram (Inventory number 660889). It has smaller wheels at the front to make it manoeuvrable. It has barley twist ‘hinges’ on hood. The pram may have been repainted (professionally) A pram with a green painted wooden body with a cream decorated trim. It has a dark green painted fabric or Rexine hood lined with a green fabric and edged with a braided trim. The hood extends with a knurled brass hinge on either side. A cup hook at either end of the body secures the hood at either the front or the back. The body of the pram is attached to the spring chassis with six adjustable leather straps with metal buckles. There are two metal axles attached to the chassis, each carrying two metal spoked wheels. The front wheels are inset and smaller than the rear wheels. The two left wheels have solid tyres the two right wheels have no tyres. A curved wrought iron handle with turned wooden handrail in three sections. The pram interior is lined with a dark green padded upholstery in a painted fabric or Rexine which matches the hood. The central panel is removable to reveal the foot well. There is an attached braid loop to lift the panel. There is a single restraining leather strap on alternate sides at either end. Total number of items is 2.