The sedan chair first appeared in London for hire in 1634. During the 18th century the private sedan chair was a frequent site in Britain. The sedan chair carried the ladies of Tenby to balls and ...

A public taxi of the late 18th Century; Sedan Chair number 68 was registered with the Bath Corporation. It transported wealthier members of Bath society to concerts at the Assembly Rooms ...

The Dajia Matsu Pilgrimage completed its journey on Sunday, returning the idol and sedan chair to the Jenn Lann Temple in Taichung. On Sunday evening, the sedan chair carrying the idol of the goddess ...

Sedan chairs were carried on long poles placed through brackets at either side of the chair. The door was at the front so the passenger could get in and out without the poles being removed.