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Coleman Measuring Can
- Material
- METAL-STEEL;
- Description
- Yellow, metal measuring can cylindrical in shape with a slender attached pouring spout affixed on the top of the can. There is a large hole in the top of the can and a small hole at the side of the can. Printed in black surrounded by a black border are directions for use in English and French.
- Category
- TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
- Sub-Category
- MAINTENANCE TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
- Description
- Yellow, metal measuring can cylindrical in shape with a slender attached pouring spout affixed on the top of the can. There is a large hole in the top of the can and a small hole at the side of the can. Printed in black surrounded by a black border are directions for use in English and French.
- Narrative
- 'A COLLECTOR'S GUIDE TO PRESSING IRONS AND TRIVETS' by Esther S. Berney, p. 89.
- History Of Use
- Gasoline measuring can used to add liquid fuel to gas iron. Located in cardboard box with iron and other implements. Measuring cans such as this one were sold by Coleman Lamp & Stove Co. in 1940.
- Material
- METAL-STEEL;
- Inscriptions
- See item. Extensive instructions in French, English, and Spanish.
- Height
- 12.5
- Diameter
- Top: 6
- Units Of Measurement
- Centimeters
- Accession No.
- 1993.19.2
- Type of Record
- Museum Artifact
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