This Allwin folding chair is at the moment of unknown age, although I will try to do some research and see if I can find out what age it is and also a little about the history of this particular chair. As you can see from the photos this chair was part of Bertha’s Bath Chair Service. It was purchased from the South West, so I shall begin my investigations there. If any body has information about Bertha’s Bath Chair Service please contact me with the details.
Forr Mobility Frithfield Farm Aldington Ashford Kent UK TN25 7HH
The canvas on this chair is a little tatty in places but has some very nice signwriting on it.
tatty in places but complete
Who was Bertha ?
side view shows the simple folding mechanism
the front castors are very small
rear view showing the method of tightening the canvas and the chain at the rear
The manufacturers name is still visible on the footplate and on the side of the armrests.
The frame of the chair is very simple and allows the chair to be easily tipped back to get over any obstacles. The front castors are very small and would suggest that the chair was only meant for indoor use. There is a chain attached to the rear of the chair that looks as though it was to secure the chair to something, perhaps to stop it being stolen.
