Tin-plated metal oil can. The can is conical with a crimped bottom soldered to it. A cylindrical tube is soldered to top for filling with oil. A smaller conical tube with a curved tip is soldered over a part in the can as a filler spout for filling lamps. Opposite the spout side, a handle is soldered to the can.
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Shaker Museum Can, Oil. https://shakermuseum.us/object/?id=631. Accessed on September 22, 2024
