PKWARE Bottle Opener

Description:

This round bottle and can opener is of white plastic with dark blue text that reads "THE DATA COMPRESSION EXPERTS" and "PKWARE, INC. 414-352-3670." A central hole with ridges is for opening bottles; a rectangular tab at the bottom for opening cans. A loop at the top would attach to a keychain; a silver-colored metal chain is included in plastic bag for this purpose. The bag describes the opener as "The Topper" and has text reading "CDX '90" in black permanent ink.

Date Made: c 1990

Location: Currently not on view

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Credit Line: David DeJean

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 2009.3071.772Catalog Number: 2009.3071.772Nonaccession Number: 2009.3071

Object Name: bottle opener

Physical Description: plastic (overall material)metal (overall material)Measurements: overall: 2 13/16 in x 2 5/16 in x 1/2 in; 7.112 cm x 5.842 cm x 1.27 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ad-2a87-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1388624

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