Domestic object - Bed Warmer, 1030's - 1950's

Historical information

1930's to 1950's an aluminium bed warmer, foot warmer, thermos bottle. It is a bed warmer with a very small opening, but the bottle works effectively on the principle of a thermos bottle. Holds water without leaking.

Physical description

A medium sized vintage aluminium, cylindrical bed or foot warmer, with a removable brass screw stopper which has a wire looped handle on top. It has an overall pattern of decorative lined bands around it. It would be filled with hot water, sealed with the stopper and wrapped in a towel or cloth to stop it burning your feet.

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