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Soap Stone Foot WarmerDescription
Before modern heating, travelers and families kept warm with simple tools like this soapstone foot warmer. Soapstone retains heat exceptionally well; once warmed by a stove or fire, it was wrapped in cloth or placed in a small box and used to warm feet during carriage rides, church services, or cold nights at home.
Durable, reusable, and highly effective, soapstone warmers were a common comfort item in the 18th and 19th centuries.