Opener: Marty's Mile Square Tavern, 615 First St., Hoboken, N.J. No date, circa 1945-1960.
Entry/Object ID
2009.004.0020
Description
Can/bottle opener: Marty's Mile Square Tavern, 615 First St., Hoboken, N.J. No date, circa 1945-1960. Formed plated metal for opening bottles with metal caps or punching cans; white plastic handle with red lettering and decoration; red knob end with hole for lanyard or key ring. 6" long overall x 1-1/2" wide; 9/16" diameter shaft.
Other text: "We Keep You in Good Spirits"; Package Goods At Fair Trade Prices; Hall for Hire For All Occasions; Dial 659-9877.
This item was probably made when beer that was canned did not have a pull tab and so it required an opened that could punch into the top. Note phone did not use exhange name or have an area code.
