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Wheelchair belonging to the late Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani
© Qatar Museums
20th century
Object Name: Wheelchair
Period: 20th century
Date: 1913-1949.
Dimensions: 117 cm (H) x 88.5 cm (W) x 121.5 cm (D)
Medium: metal,leather,wood
Registration Number: QNM.2011.844.1
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This wheelchair, upholstered with black leather, and made out of metal, belonged to the late Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani, ruler of Qatar from 1913-1949. The chair was used by him later in life when his health declined.
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