Soapstone Block, from Victorian/Antebellum Springfield, IL
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Descriptive Information
| Title | Soapstone Block, from Victorian/Antebellum Springfield, IL |
| Coverage-Year | 1700/1950 |
| Description | Rectangular soapstone block. Hewn rectangular iron at sides near top. H 17" L 9" D 2". |
| Interpretation | Common item, used as a foot or bed warmer. Using the handle, the warmer would be dragged across tha sheets to warm them initially, then the warmer would be left at the foot of the bed under the blankets. |
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| Learning Standards | 16 History |
| Resource Type | Still image |
| Source | On exhibit at Lincoln Home National Historic Site. |
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| Collection Publisher | Lincoln Home National Historic Site |
| Rights Statement | Copyright Not Evaluated |
| Resource Identifier | LIHO 388 |
| Collection Title | Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community) |
| Collection | Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community) |
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Soapstone Block, from Victorian/Antebellum Springfield, IL |