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Material Type
Artifact
Other Name
BRASS GAS CAN
Date Range From
1950
Date Range To
1960
Materials
BRASS
Catalogue Number
P19930010011
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Material Type
Artifact
Other Name
BRASS GAS CAN
Date Range From
1950
Date Range To
1960
Materials
BRASS
No. Pieces
1
Height
15.4
Diameter
8.5
Description
BRASS CAN WITH SPRING OPERATED SPOUT. ADHESIVE LABEL, HAND PRINTED "GAS" SPOUT UNSCREWS TO ALLOW FILLING. SOLDER AROUND TOP WHERE TOP SCREWS TO BASE. CAN IS DENTED AROUND BASE. BASE STAMPED "WEST GERMANY". SEE CONSERVATION REPORT.
Subjects
CONTAINER
PRINTING T&E
Historical Association
TRADES
History
UNKNOWN MAKER. CAN WOULD BE FILLED WITH GAS WHICH WAS USED AS A SOLVENT TO CLEAN INK FROM PRINT & PRINTING MACHINERY. SPRING LOADED SPOUT IS COMPRESSED TO ALLOW GAS TO FLOW, WHEN NOT USED IT SERVES AS A SELF-SEALING TOP.
Catalogue Number
P19930010011
Acquisition Date
1993-02
Collection
Museum
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