I looked for a pic of the one my buddy has that's from the 18th Century, but I can't
find one. As I look at the pics that were just sent, I see that one looks nothing like
the ones I have seen. I think they were very individual pieces of furniture. I'll
describe the one I know of.
This completely wooden chair has legs that are only 6 inches long, but the back is
unusually high with thick arm rests used for the birthing mother to drape her arms
over. The seat is shaped like a semi-closed "C" with the rear of that "C" backed up
against the high back. There was at one time, another seat for it, and it was
removable in times of need for regular seating. However she has no idea where that
additional seat has gone. It vanished in their las move.
As I said previously, I think these chairs were very individual, but all had very
short legs to shorten the "drop" and lessen any possible injury during birth.
Especially those built when the mother only had herself, and perhaps a midwife to
assist in the birthing process, and bed foundations and its accompanying linen was at
a premium.
Hope that helps!
Peace
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On 18 Aug 2000, 16:42 judy mccabe wrote:
Thanks, I'd like to see a picture of a birthing chair. I'd appreciate any sites you
find.
Judy -----
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