Historical information
Likely to be a German designed operating chair. Very similar to operating chair shown in [Aesculap] Aktiengesellschaft fur Feinmechanik vormals Jetter & Sheerer, "Illustriertes Musterbuch", 1904, Tuttlingen, South Germany, p. 720, no. 34, 412 Fig 1 & 2.
Physical description
Early twentieth century examination chair constructed of metal and leather. The structure is metal and painted with cream enamel. The seat and seat extension are covered in brown leather. It has two folding sections with metal leg rests, and a base on castors. There are three holes in each arm rest, possibly indicating missing attachments. The chair is adjustable to horizontal.
References
- Hospital Contracts Co Ltd Illustrated Catalogue, 1920-24 Similar to N1912A on page 279.
- Illustriertes Musterbuch, 1904 See supplementary files for photocopy and translation. Source: Thackeray Medical Museum, Leeds.
