Warmer, foot, soapstone enclosed in wooden holder with leather strap. "Soapstone was used for many items in early America. Simple rectangles were cut and a wire handle attached. This rectangle was heated in a fireplace or oven and used to warm the bed. They were also used by enclosing them in a wooden holder and carried to church to keep the feet warm. Also used in wagons or sleighs as foot warmers, 1860." Illustrated on p.224, Old American Kitchenware 1725-1955, by Louise K. Lantz, Everybodys Press, Inc., Hanover, PA., 1970, 4th Printing, Oct. 1980. Found in the state of Minnesota.
