Vacuum

Name/Title

Vacuum

Description

Starting at top are two handle of wood. One is orizontal for gripping, other is vertical and by pulling and pushingit operated a sealed disc within the caniste below creating a vacuum suction. Below this conister is a larger one (in width) to collect dirt. This conister tapers into a smalltube to which is attached a plate that made contact with carpeting. The overall color is green. Decal on front top reads 'NATIONAL" below that is the U.S. symbol of and Eagle over a shield on on olive branch. Shield reads 'NATIONAL/VACUUM CLEANER' banner in eagles mouth reads "HARVEY STONE SALES CO. PITTSBURGH PA" Stamped below decal on machine is 'PATENTED DEC 26, 1911"

Collection

Mrs. Martha Bower

Acquisition

Accession

1981.018

Source or Donor

Bowers, Martha

Acquisition Method

Donation

Made/Created

Date made

1911

Notes

Early Date: 1911

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Jun 2, 2000

Create Date

June 2, 2000

Update Date

April 3, 2004