Foot warmer

February 24, 2019

Foot warmer 

Canadian Museum of History, 77-153, IMG2013-0142-0002-Dm

During the 19th century, foot warmers were very popular for sleigh rides. These small boxes were filled with charcoal or glowing embers, and the heat escaped through the openings. This foot warmer was made between 1800 and 1830.