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In ancient Egypt and many oriental realms such as China, the rulers were transported in 'litters' in public and in ancient Rome, a litter called lectica or "sella" often carried members of the imperial family.
The name 'sedan' comes from the town of Sedan, in France, where they were first used in northern europe. They appeared in England as early as 1581 and survived into the 1800's.
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What was a sedan chair?
Well its a piece of cake with a chAIR ON IT
What is a chair carried on poles called?
A "Litter" or "Sedan Chair".
How many people can fit in a sedan chair?
there can be two
A hand carried chair?
A "Sedan chair" was a chair on poles carried by two people; one in front, one behind.
Who is the person who invented the flying chair?
Who is the person who invented the flying chair? Has the flying chair ever been invented?
A covered Indian litter or sedan chair?
Its called a palanquin
How does it travel from one place to another?
It goes by sedan chair.
When was the chair invented?
the chair was invented in 200 B.C. OR B.C.E.
What is a sedan chair?
a sedan chair is a enclosed chair that is borne on two poles by two bearers. The chair carries the occupant, a taxi for one. Usually the luxury of being carried was reserved for members of the nobility. The name comes from the town of Sedan, in France, where they were first used. They appeared in England as early as 1581 and survived into the 1800's. Two man chairs were also available
What do you call the apparatus that royalty was carried on?
A Litter, palanquin or sedan chair.
Who was carried to the constatutional convention in a Chinese sedan chair?
Benjamin Franklin
Who was carried to the Constitution convention in a sedan chair?
Thomas Jefferson because he was shot
