Name/Title
Bissell's wooden box-like carpet sweeper, c. 1930sEntry/Object ID
2003.74.1Description
ACC. NO. 03.74.1
SUBJECT CATEGORY: HOUSEHOLD
DATE OR PERIOD: CIRCA 1930's
OBJECT: SWEEPER, CARPET
DESCRIPTION: A RECTANGULAR-SHAPED WOODEN BOX-LIKE CARPET SWEEPER WITH A SET OF FOUR RUBBER WHEELS. SWEEPER LID HAS A TRANSFER STATING, "BISSELL'S, GRAND RAPIDS." HANDLE IS OF EBONIZED WOOD SECURED TO THE SWEEPER SECTION WITH NICKEL-PLATED BAR.
SIZE: L 9-1/2" X W 14-1/2" H 55 "
HISTORY OF OBJECT: CARPET SWEEPER USED BY THE FAMILY OF GEORGE FIRPO OF 435 PACIFIC AVENUE, ALAMEDA. THE HOME WAS OCCUPIED BY THREE GENERATIONS OF THE FAMILY.
DONOR: JEROME FIRPO
CATALOGED: JULY 19, 2003
