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I have an antique wicker and wooden wheelchair with no ID plate or stamp of manufacturer. Can you direct me to a site that has photographs of and descriptions of this type of chair. I wish to restore the seat, but want to get it "period" exact before I attempt restoration.

My first action in finding a picture of an "antique wooden wheelchair" was to go to www.google.com and type in just that.

I found a picture at www.hickorynursery.com/wheelchair.htm

You can question others at www.antiquesandthearts.com

A small picture of a few are at www.Usedwheelchairs.com

If this doesn't help, open your yellow book pages and start calling antique dealers.  In addition, people who do wood stripping work on antiques may also help you.

You have probably already tried your local library, but if you haven't - call them and ask for the "Reference Desk."  Tell them what you need. They may know sites and books that may help you.  I call them all the
time with many weird and unique questions.

Thanks for the question & Good luck!