Name/Title
VacuumDescription
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 BowerAcquisition
Accession
1981.018Source or Donor
Bowers, MarthaAcquisition Method
DonationMade/Created
Date made
1911Notes
Early Date: 1911Create Date
June 2, 2000Update Date
April 3, 2004