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OPENER, CAN

https://collections.galtmuseum.com/link/artifact5699
Material Type
Artifact
Date Range From
1950
Date Range To
1960
Materials
CHROME PLATED STEEL
Catalogue Number
P19930028005
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Material Type
Artifact
Date Range From
1950
Date Range To
1960
Materials
CHROME PLATED STEEL
No. Pieces
1
Length
6.4
Width
6.3
Description
METAL CAN OPENER: "BRITISH MADE SQUIRE SAFETY BRITISH MADE TIN OPENER" & "PATENT APPLIED FOR". OPENER IS SMALL HAND OPERATED TYPE WITH LARGE BUTTERFLY KEY FOR TURNING. CUTTER BLADE SWIVELS TO LOCK AGAINST CAN RIM. SOME WEAR & MINOR CORROSION ALONG EDGES. OPENER IS CHROME PLATED. SEE CONSERVATION REPORT.
Subjects
FOOD PROCESSING T&E
Historical Association
DOMESTIC
History
PURCHASED BY DONOR ABOUT SAME TIME AS COOLER ACQUIRED (SEE P19930028001-GA)
Catalogue Number
P19930028005
Acquisition Date
1993-05
Collection
Museum
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