Bathchair Collection

The Warrior's Daughter, or The Convalescent, c. 1878 (oil on panel) (see also 27536)
MAN62985 The Warrior's Daughter, or The Convalescent, c.1878 (oil on panel) (see also 27536) by Tissot, James Jacques Joseph (1836-1902); 36.2x21.8 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

A very grand-looking (and wealthy) elderly lady going out for a spin in her bath chair along with (possibly) her daughter. She is wrapped up warm with fur coat and elaborate leather hat

A rather grand-looking elderly lady going out for a spin in her bath chair along with her daughter. She is wrapped up warm with furs, muff and elaborate black hat! Date: circa 1910s

Man in a bath chair
An elderly man in a bath chair at his front door, with a young man about to take him for an outing

Street scene near Hove Baths, Sussex
Street scene near the Hove Baths in Sussex. Three women sit on a bench, near an elderly woman in an elaborate four-wheeled bath chair, shaded from the sun by a black umbrella. Date: 1920s

Taking the waters at Handley Spa: Sir Thomas Trout in bathchair face-to-face with Constantina Mendlove in her Bloomer outfit. John Leech illustration for R.S.Surtees Handley Cross, London, 1845

Cartoon, Disraeli and Queen Victoria
Cartoon, Opening Parliament. Benjamin Disraeli wheels Queen Victoria to Westminster in her bathchair. 1880

Two boys and a girl on holiday, Southwold, Suffolk
Two boys and a girl on holiday (Albert, Harold and Violet Auerbach), Southwold, Suffolk. Harold is in a bath chair following a sports injury to his knee. 1907

Schoolboy and his mother, Southwold, Suffolk. Date: 1907

Pig and monkeys in a park on a postcard
Pig in a bathchair with monkeys in a park on a postcard. Date: circa 1890s

Pug Peter -- convalescing at the seaside
Pug Peter -- Peter feels better. Dog convalescing at the seaside in a green wooden bathchair. Date: 1905

3rd Marquess Conyngham, Vanity Fair, Spy
GEORGE HENRY CONYNGHAM, 3rd Marquess Conyngham (1825-1882) Soldier. His nickname, Mount derives from his title of Mountcharles, an area in Donegal Caption: Mount Date: 1825 - 1882

Man in motorised bath chair
A man in a motorised bath chair in front of a house, with two women sitting on the doorstep clearly admiring his means of transport

The Pump Room, from Scenes at Bath, c. 1795 (w / c and pen & ink on paper)
XYC281114 The Pump Room, from Scenes at Bath, c.1795 (w/c and pen & ink on paper) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 12.1x18.7 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English

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"The Bathchair: A Symbol of Mobility and Luxury Throughout History" In the painting "The Warrior's Daughter, or The Convalescent" from 1878, a man is depicted sitting comfortably in a bath chair, showcasing the early use of this innovative mode of transportation for those with limited mobility. A cartoon featuring Disraeli and Queen Victoria shows the widespread recognition and acceptance of bath chairs as an essential means of getting around during that era. One image captures a very grand-looking elderly lady enjoying her time outdoors while going for a spin in her luxurious bath chair. It highlights how these chairs were not only practical but also represented wealth and status. Another photograph portrays children on holiday in Southwold, Suffolk, where two boys and a girl are seen happily riding together in their own bath chairs. This demonstrates how even young ones could benefit from this convenient mode of transport. Similarly, a schoolboy accompanied by his mother is captured using a bath chair during their stay in Southwold. It exemplifies how these chairs provided independence to individuals who may have otherwise struggled to move around freely. On an amusing note, there is even a postcard depicting pigs and monkeys enjoying themselves in a park while seated on miniature versions of bath chairs. This whimsical portrayal showcases the versatility and creativity associated with these unique vehicles. Notably, Pug Peter makes an appearance convalescing at the seaside while relaxing comfortably in his own personalized motorized bath chair. This adaptation reflects advancements made over time to cater specifically to different needs and preferences. Lastly, Vanity Fair features the 3rd Marquess Conyngham sitting proudly atop his motorized bath chair—a symbol of both elegance and modernity combined.