Warmer, Foot

Name/Title

Warmer, Foot

Entry/Object ID

1971.017.001

Description

Triangular-shaped, metal foot warmer covered in heavy, green carpet fabric (dark green filagree pattern over lighter green). Base metal w/ gold paint. Bail handle attached to screwed-on plate on top side of warmer. Sides have adjustable vents. Drawer w/knob handle in one side to hold coal briquettes. Creme-color paper in drawer has "Directions for Using Petty Coal"

Use

Used as footwarmer in sleighs or automobiles.

Collection

Temperature Control Device

Made/Created

Date made

1880 - 1920

Notes

Date: 1880-1920

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Warmer, Foot

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Warmer, Body

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Personal Assistive Objects

Nomenclature Class

Personal Gear

Nomenclature Category

Category 03: Personal Objects

Dimensions

Height

4-1/2 in

Depth

7-3/8 in

Length

13-1/2 in

Material

Metal, Cloth

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair

Relationships

Related Entries

Notes

1971.017.002 A-G