UNIM1989.5.5 (Container)

Metal pressure cooker with pressure gauge and two valves. The silver-colored base has a rounded shape and stands on six wide, short legs; a metal ring is attached via a loop on one side; three copper-colored thumb screws are attached to raised metal areas around the top lip; there is a simple, metal wire handle. The lid is domed and attaches to the base via the three thumb screws attaching to three notches extending from the lip of the lid; in the center of the lid is two different copper valves and a basic pressure gauge that measures from 0-30; stamped into the top around the gauge and valves is "The Pressure Cooker Co Denver Colo.; Pat. Pending"; the number "17743" is etched into the edge of the lid. This object is made up of multiple parts; the base (5a), the lid (5b), and the thumb screws (5c-e).

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