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Bed warmer

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1850-1880

GUSN

GUSN-20243

Description

Soapstone bed warmer. Rectangular w/ a smooth exterior and 2 holes in sides near top through which iron hadnle is fixed.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pans (containers)
soapstone (metamorphic rock)
Soapstone
WARMER, BED

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

9 x 6.875 x 1.25 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.3406

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