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Opener, Electric Can

Object number2007.167.600 a-c

Manufacturer Westinghouse

Date1960

OriginMansfield, OH

MediumPlastic; Metal; Paper

Credit LineTransfer from George Westinghouse Museum Foundation

DescriptionWhite and blue plastic electric can opener with a white paper instruction pamphlet and a white paper warranty.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth (a): 8 x 5.125 x 5.75 in. (20.3 x 13 x 14.6 cm)
Length (For the cord): 54.5 in. (138.4 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (b): 8.375 x 5.25 x 0.125 in. (21.3 x 13.3 x 0.3 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (c): 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.125 in. (21.6 x 14 x 0.3 cm)
Inscriptions(a) Text on the blue slide button states "< stop / start > / AUTOMATIC".

Silver text on top states "BOTTLE OPENER".
Marks(a) White and black text on the front of the can opener states "[logo] Westinghouse / Electric / CAN OPENER".

Text inside the handle states "Westinghouse / Mansfield, Ohio / CAT. NO. HC-15. 115 V. 90 W. A.C. ONLY / MADE IN U.S.A. PATENTS PENDING. PAT. NO. 2803057".

Black text on the base states "INSP. 3 / 1065".

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