John Chambers

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John Chambers was born in London in 1850 without arms. His rare pitchbook found in The Welcome Collection depicts him on its cover playing the accordion with his feet. Interior illustrations show him sawing and planing a piece of wood with his feet. Chambers was married, and had several children.

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