Opener, Can
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| Nom de l'objet : | Opener, Can |
| Matériaux : | aluminum, steel, iron, wood, lacquer |
| Numéro d'accession : | BE2009.1.318 |
| Date de début de production : | 1926 |
| Description : | A Dazey Deluxe can opener, wall mounted. Made out of metal, mostly from aluminum with iron blades. Handle has a black wooden knob that measures 4 cm by 2.5 cm. An iron bar protrudes from one side. Engraved on one side of the can opener is the following information: "Dazey Deluxe Can Opener. Made in U.S.A. Dazey Churn and Mfg. Co. St. Louis. Mo. U.S.A. Pat's 1558372-1573969-1581958. Canadian . March 23, 1926-Feb, 1927. Other Foreign Pat's. |
| Fonctions : | A can opener (also known as a tin opener) is a device used to open metal cans. Although preservation of food using tin cans had been practiced since at least 1772 in the Netherlands, the first can openers were patented only in 1855 in England and in 1858 in the United States. Those openers were basically variations of a knife, and the 1855 design continues to be produced. The first opener employing the now familiar sharp rotating wheel, which runs around the can's rim cutting the lid, was invented in 1870 but was difficult to operate. A breakthrough came in 1925 when a second, serrated wheel was added to hold the cutting wheel on the rim of the can. This easy to use design has become one of the most popular can opener models._ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Can_opener_.The Dazey Churn and Manufacturing Company started in 1800s making butter churns. The company later expanded to make sharpeners, can openers and other products. Around 1930 the company introduced the first wall mounted can opener as seen here. They remained popular making other small kitchen household items including juicers and ice crushers. (see 'Spiffy Kitchen Collectibles' By Brian Alexander). |
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| Ville de l'établissement : | Mississauga |
| Province de l'établissement : | Ontario |
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