Heater
- Object Name:
- Heater
- Object ID:
- 1966.549.10
- Date:
- 1800-1900
- Description:
- Tea Heater, tin. Tall cylinder (A) with large loop handle at either side beginning at top rim. Inside each handle is a cone-shaped air vent. Hinged door with pointed top is centered at lower front, and fastens with a hasp. Cylinder top is open and fitted with two pans (B-C), each with a pair of flat disc handles that fit inside each other and hang in the top by their handles. Lid (D) covers pans, with small loop handle on top. Painted Prussian blue with stencilled floral decoration in gold and bronze. Oil burner (E) with blue finish, inside door.
- Material:
- Metal
Tin - Provenance:
- Also called Nurse's Lamp.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of John Calvin Thorne
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