Footwarmer, 1830-1860
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Nineteenth-century Americans filled this footwarmer's punched tin box with hot coals or charcoal to help keep their feet warm. People placed the footwarmer under their feet then wrapped a blanket around their legs, providing welcomed warmth when out for a carriage ride or attending church on a cold day. Other footwarmers used hot water or heated soapstone to solve the problem of cold feet.
Nineteenth-century Americans filled this footwarmer's punched tin box with hot coals or charcoal to help keep their feet warm. People placed the footwarmer under their feet then wrapped a blanket around their legs, providing welcomed warmth when out for a carriage ride or attending church on a cold day. Other footwarmers used hot water or heated soapstone to solve the problem of cold feet.
Artifact
Foot warmer
Date Made
1830-1860
Creators
Unknown
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
96.0.269.48
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Tin (Metal)
Wire
Wood (Plant material)
Dimensions
Height: 5.75 in
Width: 7.625 in
Length: 8.875 in
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