Hassock-Foot Warmer Patent Model

1879-09-16

Full-size patent model (U.S. Patent No. 219,572) of a combined hassock or cushion and foot warmer, made by J. Augustus Folsom of Boston, MA, and patented on September 16, 1879. Consists of an oval padded footrest covered in floral, Brussels or looped-pile carpeting with leather piping that has a shallow cavity or compartment for holding an oval piece of soapstone with a brass bail handle. Cushion interior also carpet-lined. No marks.