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Warmer, Foot

Object Name:
Warmer, Foot
Object ID:
1984.026.01
Date:
1825-1850
Description:
Foot warmer. Rectangular slat-top mortise and tenon wooden frame with turned baluster supports, containing a perforated tin box with wire-rimmed, hinged door. Each side of box has punchwork in circular pattern and four small punchwork diamonds. Wire bail handle hooked through loops on frame top. Wire loop pull on door. Removable square tin pan (b) for coals, with tab handle.
Material:
Wood
Metal
Tin
Dimensions:
H-5.6 W-9 D-8.1 inches
Provenance:
From the Judge Chase house in Canaan, NH. William M. Chase (1837-1918) served as N.H. Supreme Court Justice, 1891-1907.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Grey
Subjects:
Heaters
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