Footwarmer
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Footwarmer

TitleFootwarmer
ArtistLyman, Fenton & Company American, 1849–52 Bennington, Vermont, or United States Pottery Company American, 1847–58 Bennington, Vermont
Date1840–60 19th century
MediumEarthenware
Classificationhot-water bottle
OriginBennington Bennington
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineAmelia Blanxius Collection, gift of Emma B. Hodge and Jene E. Bell
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Footwarmer” is a work by Lyman, Fenton & Company American, 1849–52 Bennington, Vermont, or United States Pottery Company American, 1847–58 Bennington, Vermont, dated 1840–60. It is executed in earthenware and classified as hot-water bottle. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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