Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Twin Children's Push Chair, 1917
... warburton twins warrnambool... This pusher was made in 1917 for twins named Ron and Oswald Warburton ...
This pusher was made in 1917 for twins named Ron and Oswald Warburton, from the Warrnambool area. From the design it appears that it could have been hand made or come from a wheelwright or coach factory.This item is of considerable significance as it has local provenance and it is a bespoke item which makes it one of the rare items in our collection.This is a pusher made for twins with a seat of padded leather and curved cane back and sides. It has a wooden hinged handle and a wooden foot plate. The metal base has two large metal wheels with spokes and two small wheels with galvanised rubber around the edges.vintage children's transport, warburton twins warrnambool, warrnambool, warrnambool history, cane pushchair