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Thread Number: 42941
/ Tag: Pre-1950 Vacuum Cleaners
Some old vacuums, and people too. |
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| Post# 449586 1/26/2022 at 09:59 (813 days old) by dysonman1 (the county) | ||
Wanna see some Hoovers? These are Convertible Specials.
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| Post# 449587 , Reply# 1 1/26/2022 at 10:00 (813 days old) by dysonman1 (the county) | ||
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The post-war line up of 1946 Hoovers, along with a newer beige and brown aerodyne in front (to show off the redesigned Rug Nozzle).
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| Post# 449588 , Reply# 2 1/26/2022 at 10:01 (813 days old) by dysonman1 (the county) | ||
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The Deluxe Convertibles.
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| Post# 449589 , Reply# 3 1/26/2022 at 10:02 (813 days old) by dysonman1 (the county) | ||
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So many Hoovers.
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| Post# 449590 , Reply# 4 1/26/2022 at 10:04 (813 days old) by dysonman1 (the county) | ||
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The elusive Air-Way Zephyr. Look at the graphics on the blue outer bag. It's an "A" with muscles, streaking its way through the blue sky.
That would make a good tattoo.
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| Post# 449591 , Reply# 5 1/26/2022 at 10:04 (813 days old) by dysonman1 (the county) | ||
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And so it did.
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| Post# 449592 , Reply# 6 1/26/2022 at 10:05 (813 days old) by dysonman1 (the county) | ||
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Speaking of Air-Way Signature Series .....
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| Post# 449593 , Reply# 7 1/26/2022 at 10:07 (813 days old) by dysonman1 (the county) | ||
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Just cremate me and draw the ashes into the 14-layer cellulose dust container of the Air-Way Signature Series, where I can spend all eternity.
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| Post# 449594 , Reply# 8 1/26/2022 at 10:08 (813 days old) by dysonman1 (the county) | ||
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A 110-year-old Royal that still runs.
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| Post# 449595 , Reply# 9 1/26/2022 at 10:10 (813 days old) by dysonman1 (the county) | ||
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A few Kirbys
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| Post# 449596 , Reply# 10 1/26/2022 at 10:11 (813 days old) by dysonman1 (the county) | ||
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Showing the Dysons, water filtrations vacs, and the Hoover Appliances to a Museum Visitor.
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| Post# 449597 , Reply# 11 1/26/2022 at 10:12 (813 days old) by dysonman1 (the county) | ||
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Leading the vintage Hoover choir.
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| Post# 449598 , Reply# 12 1/26/2022 at 10:16 (813 days old) by dysonman1 (the county) | ||
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My husband and I greeting some visitors.
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| Post# 449599 , Reply# 13 1/26/2022 at 10:17 (813 days old) by dysonman1 (the county) | ||
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Explaining the tool conversion of the Hoover Convertible to a Museum Visitor.
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| Post# 449600 , Reply# 14 1/26/2022 at 10:25 (813 days old) by dysonman1 (the county) | ||
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So many of Stan Kann's sweepers are on display. And I know he would have turned them on and let people run them.
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Post# 449602 , Reply# 15 1/26/2022 at 11:57 (813 days old) by parunner58  (Davenport, FL) |
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| Post# 449610 , Reply# 16 1/26/2022 at 14:18 (813 days old) by texaskirbyguy (Plano, TX) | ||
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Wow - I would certainly like to see these collections some time in my life. Excellent job maintaining these marvels. I love the colors and the unique designs of vintage appliances.. | ||
| Post# 449614 , Reply# 17 1/26/2022 at 15:59 (813 days old) by dysonman1 (the county) | ||
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Thanks everyone for the kind words. I'm more than willing to share my collection with anyone who wants to see it (by appointment). As always, the Vacuum Cleaner Collectors Convention is in September, and all are welcome.
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| Post# 449621 , Reply# 18 1/26/2022 at 18:44 (813 days old) by huskyvacs (Gnaw Bone, Indiana) | ||
Wow I never realized how many colors those Hoover Convertibles came in, seeing them all in one place all lined up is incredible!
Love the idea of all the Kirbys on a corner plinth too, that looks awesome! This is the kind of place you could go to 20 times and always see something different each time! | ||
| Post# 449622 , Reply# 19 1/26/2022 at 18:46 (813 days old) by Marks_here (_._) | ||
I’m going to try | ||
| Post# 449641 , Reply# 20 1/27/2022 at 09:57 (812 days old) by dysonman1 (the county) | ||
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The Lewyt Electronic (I call it "the zapper") on the wall with its electric hose and power nozzle is an elusive bird. The Roll-Easy with its copper wands and original hose is one of my favorites. I've been very blessed with friends who want to see a rare original machine in their collection be displayed at the Museum, as so they bestow it upon me and I display it and demonstrate it. That's one of the reasons we turn on and use machines in the collection when people visit. No "Do Not Touch" signs around here.
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| Post# 449644 , Reply# 21 1/27/2022 at 11:45 (812 days old) by maytag142c (Somewhere over the rainbow. ) | ||
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| Post# 449666 , Reply# 22 1/28/2022 at 04:27 (811 days old) by huskyvacs (Gnaw Bone, Indiana) | ||
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| Post# 449672 , Reply# 23 1/28/2022 at 09:07 (811 days old) by dysonman1 (the county) | ||
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The gold Eureka Princess was a gift from the Eureka Company many years ago, it was made to celebrate their 50th anniversary. People ask me about it all the time.
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| Post# 449674 , Reply# 24 1/28/2022 at 10:48 (811 days old) by kirbylux77 (London, Ontario, Canada) | ||
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| Post# 449690 , Reply# 26 1/28/2022 at 15:54 (811 days old) by dysonman1 (the county) | ||
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Thank You Gary
You are most welcome to visit any time. One of the things we as collectors don't talk about much is the printed literature and owner's manuals. I think they really help round out a collection. Many collectors who visit the Museum take time to look through the huge amount of 'paper' in the collection. The spec sheets, manuals, etc. are all fun as well.
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Post# 449696 , Reply# 27 1/28/2022 at 18:40 (811 days old) by luxlife (Under a Pecan Tree) |
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And just like that…. This thread moved forward past 1 disparaging remark with nothing to follow except mutual respect and admiration for the beautiful vacuums and those who preserve them. | ||
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Post# 449697 , Reply# 28 1/28/2022 at 18:41 (811 days old) by texbodemer (Mountlake Terrace) |
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Paperwork | ||
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Post# 449699 , Reply# 29 1/28/2022 at 20:05 (811 days old) by countryguy (Astorville, ON, Canada) |
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I visited the museum in 2017 when it was still at the other building. I enjoyed it very much, being able to see, touch and play with all the vacuums. Tom and his husband were great hosts. We also had lunch together before I had to be on my way. I would love to make it to his present shop to see all the vacs again.
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| Post# 449712 , Reply# 31 1/29/2022 at 05:37 (810 days old) by huskyvacs (Gnaw Bone, Indiana) | ||
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Yes there is enough positive on here to outweigh the baddies when enough get together and respect one another. For sure.
But hey - with a museum like this - nothing but respect to go around. For people like me still new to collecting - a lot of what's in there I've never even knew about before. I've seen maybe less than 10% of those cleaners float around ebay storefronts over the years. I'm sure for the normal people and non-collectors that walk around there - they likely are a lot like me - had absolutely no idea. When you get into all the little fly-by-night companies and smaller sub brands outside of Hoover, Eureka, Bissell, etc, it's crazy how many vacuum cleaners actually were made over the years. | ||
| Post# 449718 , Reply# 32 1/29/2022 at 13:24 (810 days old) by Gvox (Georgia) | ||
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The aqua TriStar C-6 on the wall... ...it looks like it has matching power nozzle behind it? If that is what it, does anyone have a picture of one? | ||
| Post# 449724 , Reply# 33 1/29/2022 at 18:43 (810 days old) by kirbylux77 (London, Ontario, Canada) | ||
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| Post# 449726 , Reply# 35 1/29/2022 at 19:37 (810 days old) by Gman (Ripon, CA) | ||
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Nothing wrong with a little alcohol and drug induced sex party now and then….😉 | ||
| Post# 449735 , Reply# 36 1/29/2022 at 22:03 (809 days old) by Dysonman1 (the county) | ||
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As Cyndi Lauper so famously sang “money changes everything”. As much as I like Hoovers, I also like Kirby’s.
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Post# 449740 , Reply# 37 1/30/2022 at 09:35 (809 days old) by n0oxy (Saint Louis Missouri, United States) |
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museum The museum is an awesome place to visit. I always look forward to the convention every year, it's one of those places you would never get tired of going to. For a vacuum collector it is paradise. Mike | ||
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Post# 449741 , Reply# 38 1/30/2022 at 09:44 (809 days old) by Keither (California ) |
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Keeping the History Alive | ||
| Post# 449743 , Reply# 39 1/30/2022 at 10:22 (809 days old) by Dysonman1 (the county) | ||
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This Hoover constellation was the only model they made with the switch in the hose handle. Such a fun little machine to use. It’s one of the first things I plug-in and let people try when they visit the museum.
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| Post# 449781 , Reply# 41 2/1/2022 at 10:10 (807 days old) by Dysonman1 (the county) | ||
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Thank you for those kind words Jimmy. I have known you for more than 35 years. I consider you to be one of the all-time experts. I have a few interesting things scattered around the store. Enjoy.
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| Post# 449782 , Reply# 42 2/1/2022 at 10:12 (807 days old) by Dysonman1 (the county) | ||
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| Post# 449783 , Reply# 43 2/1/2022 at 10:13 (807 days old) by Dysonman1 (the county) | ||
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There’s a vacuum cleaner lamp, vacuum cleaner posters, and even vacuum cleaner pillows. Apparently, I like vacuum cleaners.
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| Post# 449784 , Reply# 44 2/1/2022 at 10:17 (807 days old) by Dysonman1 (the county) | ||
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Stan Kann was the most amazing person I ever met. He was a huge influence on my life.
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| Post# 449785 , Reply# 45 2/1/2022 at 10:18 (807 days old) by Dysonman1 (the county) | ||
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I really like Electrolux. Another huge influence on my life.
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| Post# 449927 , Reply# 47 2/6/2022 at 23:23 (801 days old) by panasonicvac (Northern Utah) | ||
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| Post# 449957 , Reply# 48 2/8/2022 at 09:14 (800 days old) by dysonman1 (the county) | ||
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Alex
We would love for you to visit and be part of the Convention this year. Third weekend in September. Last weekend of summer.
The theme to the cleaning contest this year is Power Nozzle Canisters. Bring your favorite machine to enter in the competition. If you don't have one of your own to enter, pick one from the Museum's collection and enter that one. We all have a fun no matter if you bring a machine or not. | ||
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Post# 449976 , Reply# 49 2/9/2022 at 09:30 (799 days old) by gmkubancsek (GREENWOOD) |
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just awesome. | ||
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Post# 449977 , Reply# 50 2/9/2022 at 09:56 (799 days old) by VacMadMan (Pueblo Co.) |
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oh my
It appears that my Kirby lamp has been removed and replaced with a hoover lamp.
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| Post# 449978 , Reply# 51 2/9/2022 at 11:02 (799 days old) by thevacuumman (Borger, TX) | ||
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One day I'll have to come check it out! I love all vacuums in general and y'alls place is somewhere I want to visit. | ||
| Post# 449985 , Reply# 52 2/9/2022 at 16:52 (799 days old) by dysonman1 (the county) | ||
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Jim | ||
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Post# 449995 , Reply# 53 2/10/2022 at 08:42 (798 days old) by VacMadMan (Pueblo Co.) |
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Cool! | ||
| Post# 450146 , Reply# 54 2/18/2022 at 16:14 (790 days old) by gsheen (Cape Town South Africa) | ||
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