Accession Number

E124.038

Description

One cast iron and steel can opener, the handle of turned wood painted black, the cast body with upper-case lettering on two sides as follows: COLUMBIA A.S.CO. PAT. JULY.25 1893

Narrative

This can opener is of a type that was commonly used in kitchens during the late 19th Century. 

History of Use

unknown

Date

circa 1890

Dimensions

18.2 x 7.7 cm

Technique

Cast; Tooled; Turned

Country of Origin

United States of America