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I found that this is a 475 watt machine so this is a pre-1949 model for sure. I would prefer an older machine rather than a newer one. Not sure why, but I think the older the better.

Update on my first vacuum cleaner I did take the cover off, but I didn't see any dates on the switch itself. Also, I turned the vacuum cleaner on and it had a lot of suction, but when I put the hose on, there was hardly any suction at all. Do these old cloth hoses leak air? Is there a fix...

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My first vintage vacuum cleaner.

Hi, This is my first antique vacuum cleaner. I think that it is an Electrolux XXX from the early 1940's. From the posts I've read indicate that it is pre-war and the last patent date is from 1940, but it has a saloon style gate which is from 1947 or so. The legs that it is on are NOT round...