This metal walking assist has a metal structure and frame reminiscent to a folded bicycle with three same-sized bicycle wheels. The wheels are arranged like a tripod: two in the back and sides and one front, central wheel. They are connected by a light gray U-shaped frame with three tiers of U to connect the side wheels and front wheel. Above the frame is a smaller black t-shaped frame to attach the grip and steering component, comprising of two turquoise vertical handlebars with a brake on one hand, sitting on upward curved gray metal mounts.

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Mobility Aid, AFARI, 2010–14

This is a Mobility Aid. It was designed by Elizabeth DePoy. It is dated 2010–14. Its medium is aluminum, bmx bike wheels, bike components.

Originally created by the designers for their own use, Afari is an aesthetically conceived outdoor mobility aid designed to inspire people to participate in jogging, running, and walking on diverse terrain. Fostering independence and confidence, it also promotes endurance, strength, as well as upright posture.

It is credited Lent by Mobility Technologies.

Black wheelchair with extra wheel in front. Chair is covered in a black nylon material with arms curving down on each side of the wheel. Under the chair is a rod attached to a third wheel. Wheel is between the foot holders.

Wheelchair, Motivation Rough Terrain, 2005
steel, wood, nylon, velcro.
Purchased by the museum for the exhibition.
s-e-2569

Sleigh Miniature

Sleigh Miniature
painted tin, wire, artificial leather, satin.
1937-67-6-a,b

Drawing, Design for Scooter

Drawing, Design for Scooter
black crayon, yellow and gray marker, graphite, brush and white gouache on....
Gift of Donald Deskey.
1988-101-1505

Our curators have highlighted 3 objects that are related to this one.

A three-wheeled device called the Racing Wheelchair is on a white background. It has two solid full disc as wheels in the back, slightly tilted on a inward angle. There are prints on the seat, including red and blue geometric lines and the text “USA” on the side. The frame extends with a slim vertical body, attaching its smaller wheel in the front. Unlike the back wheels, the smaller wheel is hollow with crossing metal wires. The vertical extension connecting the back and front wheels are decorated with blue, red and white geometric shapes. The text “BMW” is printed near the front. The racing wheelchair is composed of carbon fiber, aluminum, titanium and 3d-printed parts.

Racing Wheelchair
carbon fiber, aluminum, titanium, 3d-printed parts.
Lent by Designworks.
40.2017.1

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Portable Garden, 2016
H x W x D: 81.3 × 61 × 61 cm (32 × 24 × 24 in.).
Lent by Kate Cutlip.
68.2017.1

Print, Plate 7, VIII, Très Admirable Bestiaire Fantastique (Very Admirable Fantastic Bestiary)

Print, Plate 7, VIII, Très Admirable Bestiaire Fantastique (Very Admirable...
lithograph on paper.
Gift of Donald and Eylene King.
1976-3-1-34

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 101.6 × 76.2 × 132.1 cm (40 × 30 × 52 in.)

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Access+Ability.

Short URL http://cprhw.tt/o/2LpoRK/
Accession Number 60.2017.1
Object ID 1158847061