Made by Michael Mongan

Tin can

Tin can, made by Michael Mongan

This tin can was made by tinsmith Michael Mongan, of the Gort-Headford-Tuam district.

The lid has a flat top and is provided with a strap handle 2 cm wide. The can is provided with a loop handle inserted in two lugs, each of which is secured by a single rivet. The handle is of stout iron wire 3 mm in diameter.

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This tin can was made by tinsmith Michael Mongan, of the Gort-Headford-Tuam district.

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