Opener, Bottle
Object number2008.10.2
Manufacturer
Edlund Company, Inc.
Datec. 1940
OriginUnited States of America
MediumWood; steel; paint
Credit LineGift of Tom Lawrence
DescriptionBottle opener with advertising imprint: a short dowel wood handle painted red and stamped company name in black ink; into the handle are fitted two flattened-steel tabs, which together form a hook to remove a crown-type bottle cap.Dimensions0.75 x 4.5 in. (1.9 x 11.4 cm)InscriptionsWood handle has stamped text "TUBE CITY / BEER" in black ink.
MarksEngraved text on tab "EDLUND CO. / PAT. NOV.7-33 / MADE IN U.S.A."
Historical NotesBottle opener from Tube City Brewing. Tube City Brewing opened in McKeesport 1933 and closed in 1955. The brewery was located on Walnut Street. The building was demolished over twenty years later.
Related institution
Tube City Brewing Company
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H. J. Heinz Company
