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Warmer, Foot

Object Name:
Warmer, Foot
Object ID:
1978.079.39.1
Date:
1825-1850
Description:
Foot warmer. Square mortise and tenon wooden frame with turned baluster supports, containing a perforated square tin box with wire-rimmed, hinged door. Each side of box has punchwork in circular pattern and five small punchwork diamonds. Wire bail handle hooked through loops on frame top. Wire loop pull on door. Circular pierced tin cup (.2) inside; riveted tab handle.
Material:
Metal
Tin
Wood
Dimensions:
H-6.3 W-10.7 D-10.7 inches
Provenance:
From collection assembled by James Cowan Sawyer (1872-1944) in Durham, NH. Donated by his sons, Charles H. and George F. Sawyer.
Credit Line:
Gift of Charles H. and George F. Sawyer
Subjects:
Heaters
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