Enterprise Can Opener No. 1

Object/Artifact

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Historic Sugartown

Name/Title

Enterprise Can Opener No. 1

Entry/Object ID

2019.1.40

Description

Enterprise can opener and box No 1. Made out of aluminum. Includes original cardboard box and instructions sheet.

Use

Opening cans

Collection

The Enterprise Collection

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Enterprise Manufacturing Company of Pa.

Date made

circa 1900 - circa 1930

Time Period

20th Century

Place

City

Philadelphia

Continent

North America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

Side of arm of can opener with crank

Transcription

"TRADEMARK 'ENTERPRISE' REG US PAT OFFICE" "CAN OPENER NO. 1" "PATENTS PENDING IN U.S. AND FOREIGN COUNTRIES"

Language

English

Type

Inscription

Location

Side of arm with wheel

Transcription

"ENTERPRISE MFG CO PHILA PA" "ENTERPRISE MEAT AND FOOD CHOPPERS" "AND OTHER LABOR SAVERS"

Language

English

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Opener, Can

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Opener, Food Container

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Food Preparation Equipment

Nomenclature Class

Food Processing & Preparation T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Dimensions

Dimension Description

overall

Width

1-1/4 in

Length

5-3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Box is 6.5 in x 1.5 in x 1.5 in

Parts

Count

2

Parts

Can Opener (2019.1.40a), box (2019.1.40b), advertisement/instructions (2019.1.40c)

Materials

Material

aluminum

Material Notes

Contained in cardboard box.

Condition

Reason for Exam

At Acquisition

Overall Condition

Very Good

Date Examined

Mar 13, 2022

Mechanism

working

Notes

The original box that the can opener came in is in poor condition. The instructions are in good condition.

Create Date

March 13, 2022

Update Date

March 29, 2022