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Collection Highlights
Dish: footed compote with cover
Date:
1825-1845
Object Number:
1936.693ab
Medium:
Glass
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Electric foot warmer
Object Number:
1957.79
Date:
1915-1940
Medium:
Iron, porcelain, textile
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 10 x 9 in. ( 10.2 x 25.4 x 22.9 cm )
Marks:
engraved: metal label on back: "SIMPLEX QUALITY/T: 18 75V [100 over 125A] 86"
Description:
Electric foot warmer painted black, wedge-shaped with grate decorated with pierced foliate motifs, and scalloped sides (of base); grate covers the warming mechanism and electrical cord extends from a circular white porcelain washer directly above metal label.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Walden I. Monte
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
