Bed Warming Pan c. 1941

This watercolor by V.L. Vance from c. 1941 depicts a Bed Warming Pan. The pan is rendered in a realistic style, showcasing its brass construction and the intricate engraved design of a rooster among stylized foliage on the pan's surface. The artist's attention to detail captures the warmth and charm of this traditional household object, which was used to warm beds before the advent of central heating.