Opener, Bottle
Object number2007.66.7
Manufacturer
Vaughan
Date1960-1980
OriginUnited States of America
MediumSteel
Credit LineGift of Joseph S. Bielecki
DescriptionRectangular gray metal bottle opener. Pointy and flat opposite ends. Circular hole and square hole at one side; another square hole at other. Engraved text on top and bottom.Dimensions0.625 x 3.625 in. (1.6 x 9.2 cm)InscriptionsEngraved text on top and bottom:
Top, "[inside oval] IRON CITY / BEER IT'S / Real / BEER";
Bottom, "BOOST THE PIRATES- / SPONSORED ON RADIO TELEVISION / BY THE - IRON CITY BREWERY, / PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA".
MarksEngraved text on bottom: "CMIAPP VAUGHAN USA 57 PAT PEND".
Historical NotesPart of a collection of objects most likely from Jack's Bar, 1121 Carson Street in the South Side, Pittsburgh. Object features slogans/radio programs, created by Iron City, related to the 1960-era Pittsburgh Pirates.
Related institution
Jack's Bar
Related institution
Iron City Brewing Company
Related institution
Pittsburgh Pirates
(founded 1887)
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