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Opener, Electric Can

Object number2007.167.503

Manufacturer Westinghouse

Date1960

OriginMansfield, OH

MediumPlastic; Metal; Rubber

Credit LineTransfer from George Westinghouse Museum Foundation

DescriptionYellow and white plastic electric can opener with a silver cutting lever. extension cord attached on the back.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth (Length is for the cord): 7.375 x 5.125 x 5.5 x 27.5 in. (18.7 x 13 x 14 x 69.9 cm)
InscriptionsText on the yellow slide button states "STOP / START".

Text on the silver lever states "JAR OPENER / LIFT- / PUSH / DOWN".

White text on the side jar opener states "JAR OPENER".
MarksBlack and red text on the front of the opener states "[logo] Westinghouse / Can Opener/Jar Opener".

Yellow text on the back states "Westinghouse [logo] [UL in a circle] / Mansfield, Ohio / 115 V. - 50 CY. 90 W. 2.3 A. A.C. ONLY / MADE IN U.S.A. PATENTS PENDING PAT. NO. 2803057 / CAT. NO. HC-20".

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