Name/Title
Warmer, BedEntry/Object ID
1986.16.1Description
Bed warmer: Brass bed warmer, belonged to Elizabeth Heard Russell: "This warming pan was in the household equipment of my grandmother Betsy Adams, who came from Concord and married my grandfather, Colonel David Heard, on September 25, 1817. I understand from my aunt, Mary Adams Heard, that she brought with her a blanket chest, some hand woven blankets, a few dozen very thin silver spoons and this warming pan. And it was in constant use in my grandfather's house on Heard's Island." Nov. 4, 1945, Elizabeth Heard Russell, daughter of Charles, granddaughter of David. Purchased by the Diks when E. H. Russell sold off family belongings at used furniture store at 31 Cochituate Road (George Smith House) in 1940s.Cataloged By
Fran PollittAcquisition
Accession
1986.16Source or Donor
Dik, Catherine and MargeryAcquisition Method
GiftLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Warmer, BedNomenclature Sub-Class
Other Household AccessoriesNomenclature Class
Household AccessoriesNomenclature Category
Category 02: FurnishingsOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Other NumberOther Number
BW 2Number Type
Old NumberOther Number
BW 2General Notes
Note
Status: OK
Status By: Pollitt, Fran
Status Date: 2018-04-24