Warmer
On cold winter nights before central heating, families relied on humble tools like this brass bed warmer to make their beds comfortable, a gentle heat source that was filled with hot coals or water and slipped between the sheets.
This particular warmer speaks to daily life in early Stuart, when the community was still developing its infrastructure and residents made do with practical, handcrafted solutions passed down through generations. Though Stuart's warm climate made such items less essential than in northern homes, they represent the resourcefulness and domestic care that early settlers brought with them as they built their lives on Florida's Treasure Coast.
On display, main floor, Kitchen section.
Come in and see it. Open every day, 10 AM to 3 PM. Admission: free.
| Object type | Warmer, Bed |
|---|---|
| Accession no. | 2023.02.001 |
| Where to see it | Main floor, Kitchen section |
| Provenance | Donated by Judi Mains |
| Catalog description | Brass Bed Warmer |
