Name/Title
Quick Work Cleaner suction vacuum from 2229 San Antonio, c. 1900Entry/Object ID
2017.3.1Description
Acc. No. 17.3.1
Subject Category: Household, utilitarian
Date or Period: circa 1900
Object: Vacuum, suction
Description: A cylindrical-shaped tube that ends in a rug and floor attachment. The tube has its original japanned finish and the top of the cylinder has a handle with a wooden grip attached to a pipe that also has a wooden grip handle for the pumping mechanism. The tube has a label that reads, "Quick Work Cleaner".
Size: L-55”
History of Object: This vacuum came from 2229 San Antonio Ave., which was built in 1887 for the Burton E. Combes family. Mr. Combes was a partner in the Combes and Fisher City Market, Alameda.
Acquired from: Charles Schwab
Date: 01/21/2017
