Can Opener

Object/Artifact

Sidney Museum and Archives

Name/Title

Can Opener

Entry/Object ID

1991.076.001

Description

A hand tool about 10" long, wooden handle, the metal shaft curves up and straightens at its point. The cutting edge moves up and down the shaft to adjust to the height of the can.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Furstenau, Gerhard

Notes

Accession Date: 01-Aug-91 Mode of Acquisition: gift

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

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

opener, can opener

Class

Materials, Tools & Equipment for - Food Processing & Preparation T&E - Food Preparation Equipment

Created By

Swallow, Derek

Create Date

June 28, 1996

Updated By

[email protected]

Update Date

May 20, 2026