Posted 12 years ago
Murry
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This is a stroller I found at an estate sale. I didn't know why I bought it other than it caught my eye. When I got home there were many questions.
A few -- how old is it ?
who was the maker ?
does it have a patent ?
does someone have one like it ?
Does anyone have any answers ?
Only YOU can tell us much of the information you are looking for...although I am NO expert on vintage baby strollers, my guess is they were made by multiple manufacturers. So, you'll have to examine your stroller carefully to try to find a maker's name. Maybe under the seat? On the back? On the wheel rims? On the support frame?
My guess would be that it's from around the 1920s, and it probably came with a fabric seat cover, possibly a shade. Probably also had rubber wheels at one time. I'm certainly no expert, just going by what seems logical, and my memory. It's very nice!
this looks like an early wheelchair for kids who contracted polio.
You just might be right! I hadn't thought of that, but makes complete sense!