National Postal Museum
Rural letter carrier's carriage heater
Arthur J. Bessen · c. 1917
The slope of the triangular-shaped heater’s top made a comfortable resting spot to warm one’s feet. The drawer held hot coals to fuel the heater. When new, a carpet covered the metal case.
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