Upright Vacuum

Object/Artifact

Sidney Museum and Archives

Name/Title

Upright Vacuum

Entry/Object ID

1997.020.001 a-b

Description

a) Very heavy metal-bodied vacuum with a metal handle and a cloth bag. It has an electric cord and runs very smoothly on 3 wheels. The bag has "Eureka" printed in faded yellow (?) letters. There is a small, metal plate screwed to the motor with the words"Eureka vacuum cleaner, Detroit, Mich. Patented (a list of dates from Nov. 2:10 to June 16:25), others pending". "Volts 110, Cycles 60". "Universal Type Motor--1225 2006" The bag is permanently attached with a rusty wire. b) A fan-shaped, metal head which attaches to the front of the motor.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Henderson, Don

Notes

Accession Date: 04-Jun-97 Mode of Acquisition: gift

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

vacuum, upright vacuum

Class

Science & Technology, Tools & Equipment for - Maintenance T&E - Housekeeping Equipment

Created By

Greenlee, Lucy

Create Date

June 6, 1997

Updated By

[email protected]

Update Date

June 5, 2025