Can Opener

Object/Artifact

Vermont Historical Society

Name/Title

Can Opener

Entry/Object ID

1984.23.1

Description

Metal can opener with wooden handle and crank. The top is stamped with the label, "Edlund / No. 5 Junior." The blade or knife, now missing, sits in the open slot next to the wheel, with the blade sitting perpendicular the wheel.

Context

Made by the Edlund Company in Burlington, Vermont. Used by Philip Elwert in Montpelier, Vermont.

Acquisition

Accession

1984.23

Source or Donor

Elwert, Philip F. (1949-1988)

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Edlund Company

Date made

circa 1965

Place

City

Burlington

County

Chittenden County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

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

Height

2-1/4 in

Width

1-1/2 in

Length

6-1/2 in

Material

Metal, Wood

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization