Untitled
Unknown [name retired]
Category
Carriages & other vehicles
Date
Unknown
Materials
Basketwork body with iron frame and three rubber shod wheels.
Measurements
95 x 158 x 69cm (3ft 1 1/2in x 5ft 2 1/4in x 2ft 3 1/4in)
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Scotney Castle, Kent
NT 792006
Caption
This is an elegant Bath Chair and slightly unusual as its body is made of basketwork, this suggests that it may have been for summer use only. 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 It rivalled the sedan chair and ultimately superseded it as a form of conveyance.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 in the early twentieth century by an unknown builder. Bath Chair (two wheels) propelled by an attendant. This is a typical bath chair with a basketwork body.
Full description
This is an elegant Bath Chair and slightly unusual as its body is made of basketwork, this suggests that it may have been for summer use only. 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 It rivalled the sedan chair and ultimately superseded it as a form of conveyance.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.
Makers and roles
Unknown [name retired], coach builder