Tin can mass production was however not common until the beginning of the 20th century, partly because a hammer and chisel were needed to open cans until the invention of a can opener by an Englishman named Yates in 1855.
Tin can mass production was however not common until the beginning of the 20th century, partly because they were difficult to open until the can opener was invented. A hammer and chisel were needed to open cans until the invention of a can opener by an Englishman named Yates in 1855.