Texas Tech University

P-38 Can Opener

Museum Object Item Number: 2159museum6821
Media Type
Museum Object
Physical Location
Stacks D201.3
Language(s)
English
General Note
The P-38 can opener is made of two small pieces of metal. They are attached by a simple hinge. The smaller piece is a blade which is used to cut into the can. The larger piece has a notch and a hole in the corner. In addition, it has a groove going parallel to the blade.

Perma Link
https://www.vietnam.ttu.edu/virtualarchive/items.php?item=2159museum6821

Citation
P-38 Can Opener, 2159museum6821. No Date, Louis Rios Collection, Vietnam Center and Sam Johnson Vietnam Archive, Texas Tech University, https://www.vietnam.ttu.edu/virtualarchive/items.php?item=2159museum6821, Accessed 27 Jan 2026.

Pub Credit Line
2159museum6821, Louis Rios Collection, Vietnam Center and Sam Johnson Vietnam Archive, Texas Tech University

Added: 21 Mar 2024 [Updated: 18 Oct 2024]