Oil Can

Name/Title

Oil Can

Entry/Object ID

1990.071.001

Description

Metal oblong oil can, soldered around joints. Dark finish but shiny around joints and where worn. Oil was placed in can through sliding opening in top by pushing upright lever. Oil squirts out of spout when "button" near handle is pushed.

Acquisition

Notes

Accession Date: 01-Nov-90 Mode of Acquisition: found

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Can, Oil

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Tool, Lubrication

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Mechanical Devices

Nomenclature Class

Mechanical T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

oil can

Created By

Garnham, Peter

Create Date

October 24, 1996

Update Date

October 28, 2025