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
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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