Name/Title
Bottle OpenerEntry/Object ID
1975.25.3Description
Metal bottle opener. The bottle opener is shaped from one piece of metal, with one end shaped into a rounded rectangular that then flares out into a handle, where the two ends of the metal meet. The handle is flattened, and is stamped with the label, "BARR'S BETTER BEVERAGES / HARDWICK, VT." on one side. The other side of the handle has two lines of arrow shapes facing inwards to the center of the handle.Context
Made by Barr's Better Beverages in Hardwick, Vermont. Founded in 1909 by Ed Barr, and later operated by his son, Aguinaldo "Pop" until it closed in 1974, Barr's Better Beverages (Hardwick Bottling Works) was the first and last private bottler in Vermont.Acquisition
Accession
1975.25Source or Donor
Barr's Better BeveragesAcquisition Method
GiftMade/Created
Manufacturer
Barr's Better BeveragesDate made
circa 1950Place
Town
HardwickCounty
Caledonia CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Opener, BottleNomenclature Primary Object Term
Opener, Food ContainerNomenclature Sub-Class
Food Preparation EquipmentNomenclature Class
Food Processing & Preparation T&ENomenclature Category
Category 04: Tools & Equipment for MaterialsDimensions
Dimension Description
OverallLength
3-1/2 inRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Barr's Better BeveragesRelated Places
Place
Town
HardwickCounty
Caledonia CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North America