Foot Warmer
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Sisson Drug Co.
American, founded 1785
MakerMade by
Unknown
Date1880-1920
MediumMold-formed ironstone with an opaque white glaze, and rubber
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length including lid x width): 10 3/4 x 5in. (27.3 x 12.7cm)
ClassificationsCeramics
Credit LineGift of Francis P. Farnsworth
DescriptionLidded foot warmer made of a buff ironstone body with an opaque white glaze on the exterior. The body of the foot warmer (.a) is triangular with rounded edges, and it has a narrow neck, rim, and lid at one end. The flat, disc-shaped lid (.b) has a cylindrical plug that screws into the threads on the interior of the foot warmer's neck. A ring-shaped piece of rubber is adhered to the inside of the lid, around the plug. The body of the foot warmer has many light scratches, especially near the side without the lid. The top of the lid has some crazing to the glaze.
Object number1980.20.13a-b
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