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1930

  • Work on this object began.

1940

  • Work on this object ended.

1991

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

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"Squeezit" Bottle Opener

This is a Bottle opener. It was manufactured by Chase Brass & Copper Co.. It is dated 1930–40 and we acquired it in 1991. Its medium is chromium-plated brass. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Mel Byars. It is credited Gift of Mel Byars.

Its dimensions are

Overall: 13 x 4.5 x 1.5 cm (5 1/8 x 1 3/4 x 9/16 in.)

Cite this object as

"Squeezit" Bottle Opener; Manufactured by Chase Brass & Copper Co. (United States); chromium-plated brass; Overall: 13 x 4.5 x 1.5 cm (5 1/8 x 1 3/4 x 9/16 in.); Gift of Mel Byars; 1991-59-149

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