Foot or Bed Warmer, 1842
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Artifact Overview
Foot warmers solved the problem of cold feet in past generations. Some warmers held charcoal, others held hot water. Pottery, tin, and soapstone were the favored materials to conduct the heat. The warmer was kept under the feet, then the legs and feet were tucked into a blanket, providing welcome warmth in a cold carriage or unheated church.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Foot warmer
Date Made
1842
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
64.40.3
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Copper (Metal)
Brass (Alloy)
Color
Copper (Color)
Gold (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 5 in
Width: 15 in
Length: 10.5 in
Inscriptions
on top:
E A / 1842
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