Digital Collection
2018.100.002

Opener, Can

One puncture-type can opener from the Detroit Creamery Company. The opener is made of stamped steel with a flat, irregular oval-shaped handle, a round shaft, and a sharp, flat point at the tool end. The handle has a decorative raised design on one side and raised text on the other side that reads "Detroit Creamery, Milk Always Pure," and "Pat. Apd. For." The pointed end has stamped text on both sides that reads "Pat. Ap. Fo. [Patent Applied For]."

Date
c.1920
Collection
Material
Steel
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