I also have a wheelchair very similar to the explanation of the wheelchair you possess, however, for years I thought the name of the manufacturing co. was Cendron, or Gendron according to the Mfd. By, plate located on the upper backrest (only noticable from looking at the chair from behind). Full metal Plating should say...Mfd. by...Cendron(Gendron) Wheel Co. Factory...Perrysburg, Ohio, made in USA...(off to the right) small box with Catalog No. 268N. Also I believe my wheelchair to have served military duty on Post Fort Riley, Fort Riley, KS, possibly during the "Spanish Flu" which started here at Camp Funston in 1918.
My wheelchair is very uttilitarian and does look like a chair that was made for a hospital settings...the previous chairs were privately owned due to specifics of the cained sides and seat, toiletry conveinence, leg rests independant, and the small chair has spinndled arms and clearly personalized for it's patient. If you have any further information about the uses and origins of your wheelchair I would be glad to here from you ar anyone that can elaborate more on our specific treasure!!
Re: grendon wheelchair
I also have a wheelchair very similar to the explanation of the wheelchair you possess, however, for years I thought the name of the manufacturing co. was Cendron, or Gendron according to the Mfd. By, plate located on the upper backrest (only noticable from looking at the chair from behind). Full metal Plating should say...Mfd. by...Cendron(Gendron) Wheel Co. Factory...Perrysburg, Ohio, made in USA...(off to the right) small box with Catalog No. 268N. Also I believe my wheelchair to have served military duty on Post Fort Riley, Fort Riley, KS, possibly during the "Spanish Flu" which started here at Camp Funston in 1918.
My wheelchair is very uttilitarian and does look like a chair that was made for a hospital settings...the previous chairs were privately owned due to specifics of the cained sides and seat, toiletry conveinence, leg rests independant, and the small chair has spinndled arms and clearly personalized for it's patient. If you have any further information about the uses and origins of your wheelchair I would be glad to here from you ar anyone that can elaborate more on our specific treasure!!