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Wands-Should have used. Wire reinforced batts-No Brown hose-Might have used. "other filters"-? For other vacs? Only for FQ? Have had NOS pads under blower cover. Jimmy 423-268-4841

"--brochures?" Yes! MUCH vintage literature on many vacs but packed away. Won't be sorted any time soon.

"--Filter Queen stuff?" --Yes!!!From 50s through Majestic, original boxes, attachments!, demonstration items,salesman's carry case, original storage hassock with pictures under lid, possibly still have very first triangular power nozzle & MORE.

"-Kirby parts?-" Very few repair or other parts but MANY hoses, attachments, shampooers, etc. Little time to sort through them, easier to take to dumpster but what did you need. Cheesewonton--Just found a Vic Vac, Panasonic rug/floor and MORE!

I understand. I hope to never see a filthy, nasty, dirty,BAGLESS vacuum again. Even with a first layer gone there is much more going soon. Including Fantom canister parts, Bags!, filters for Eureka, Hoover,Dirt Devil,etc,NOS upright brushes and more.

Great collection! My choice for rarest is Firestone upright.

The only cloth hoses that I might still have would be 5 or 6 feet.

After the candy the maid might be able to say "--My folks got the Hoover." (Very few here today will know what this refers to.)

Great collection of smalls also.What year is Hoover book?Does it show more in store sales or home demos?

Time for a group picture ?

Great collections!!(Hoover300,Better pics of small items please.Is that a GE in front of MoG plate?)This helps me more fully understand what I have learned over the years.That is if you like vacuums but want to end up with no time to restore and use your own collection, open a vacuum store.And...

"-carpet sweeper-"--Don't think it was Bissell,maybe Wagner? I may still have one that matches the AF and in 60s there was one with early Gs.This was one of a few 'trade' items over the years.It could be added to the contract and then that amount subtracted for a trade in allowing the salesman...

"tool kit" --Only cardboard carton. I sold the only attachments I ever found on eBay years ago.

I may have a B7 wax can.(I do have one for B6.)Good information above.I would add that a salesman who started with Electrolux in mid 50s told me there were test markets for the PN1 including WV before full introduction.Also that with 2 piece wand that allowed the PN to be packed in the same box...

Anyone want to make mine be GONE other than the scrap metal truck??!! Jimmy. 423-268-4841