Thread Number: 38553  /  Tag: Pre-1950 Vacuum Cleaners
Electrolux display at the Museum of Vacuums
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Post# 409952   5/30/2019 at 14:25 (1,763 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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As part of my "Wall of Fame", and because we sell brand new Aerus Electrolux cleaners, I put up a display of my all time favorite Electrolux cleaners. Throughout the Museum are Electrolux cleaners, but my favorites I put in the Wall of Fame section.



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Post# 409953 , Reply# 1   5/30/2019 at 14:27 (1,763 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        
The Automatic F

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This cleaner belonged to my dear Aunt, and it was the first Electrolux I ever saw. She had a cedar closet the box and machine were stored in. Everything is original, even the hose. Tight and holds air. My all time favorite model.

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Post# 409954 , Reply# 2   5/30/2019 at 14:30 (1,763 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        
The Model L

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This cleaner was purchased by a neighbor in 1968. I was six. In 1970, her husband got a new job in California - and they bought a house with central vac. She gave this (at that time) 2 year old cleaner to me. I was 8 when I got it. It has the pistol grip electric hose and telescopic electric wand. She didn't but the cord winder because it made the cleaner too heave. I never saw her use it while it was sitting on its wheels. She carried it, with the hose wrapped around her back. I have kept it in a "time machine" for the past 49 years. It's still like she gave it to me, and the hose is sealed and holds air tight.

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Post# 409955 , Reply# 3   5/30/2019 at 14:33 (1,763 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        
The bronze Model G

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This is the 1967 model G Electrolux in bronze. This cleaner, with its original box, was a gift from Alex Braun. If it was used 5 times, that's a lot. I have wanted this cleaner from the day he bought it at an Estate sale. He surprised me with it recently and I LOVE IT. It has the matching power nozzle as well. The hose is perfect and sealed tight as a drum.

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Post# 409956 , Reply# 4   5/30/2019 at 14:43 (1,763 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        
Electrolux advertisements

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Electrolux didn't advertise much, but when they did......

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Post# 409957 , Reply# 5   5/30/2019 at 14:44 (1,763 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        
Made in Sweden - 1931 model 12

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The 1931 Model 12, made in Sweden. It was this model that was aboard a ship from Sweden that sank - causing Electrolux to build their American factory. And the rest is history.

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Post# 409958 , Reply# 6   5/30/2019 at 14:46 (1,763 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        
The first models

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From the left, model 5 (1924), model 11 (1928), model 12 (1930), Canadian model Z30 and Z55 (1939 and 1948 respectively).

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Post# 409965 , Reply# 7   5/30/2019 at 16:35 (1,763 days old) by electro (Indiana)        
Electrolux original boxes

Tom,
Thanks for the pictures and showing the original boxes.
That was quite a step forward when they introduced the "automatic" stop and open feature and brought out the flip/over rug tool and dual purpose sofa/dusting brush.


Post# 409966 , Reply# 8   5/30/2019 at 16:36 (1,763 days old) by rugsucker (Elizabethton TN)        
Electrolux

The museum is looking better and better.These are great vacs with features and quality you can't find today.(I sold a G with PN yesterday to a customer who regretted not bringing her old one when she moved nearby.)My first thought here is -these are like new museum quality vacs.My second thought is-what if they fall off the shelf onto a wheel.Even if a careless customer doesn't push one what about weather or a small earthquake shaking one?As this remains a work in progress you may be adding something under/around wheels.Maybe like a rubber cup for front wheels of Kirby using HandiButler.
Happy Vacuuming and more pictures please!


Post# 409981 , Reply# 9   5/30/2019 at 21:36 (1,763 days old) by n0oxy (Saint Louis Missouri, United States)        
1205

I absolutely love mhy Electrolux 1205 and my Olympia, great machines. Love the motor sound on both of those, a nice two stage motor. Did they have central vacuums in the 1970's? I guess they did but they were probably rare.
Mike



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