Collection Highlights
William Pitt, the Elder, First Earl of Chatham (1708-1778)
Date:
ca. 1770
Object Number:
1864.5
Medium:
Marble
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Foot warmer
Object Number:
1920.116
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Wood, iron
Dimensions:
Overall (dimension 1): 2 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. (6.4 x 14 x 16.5 cm)
Overall (dimension 2): 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 x 9 1/2 in.
Description:
Pierced tinned sheet iron box with circular motifs on sides, rows on top in wooden frame with four turned supporters, hinged door, bail handle and iron tray with handle; inside with flange handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
