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The model XX (20.) There are several versions of how Electrolux sold the model XX. The one I'm sharing here was told to me personally by Arnold Vale a branch manager in Hamden, Connecticut in 1968, and backed up in a publication "ELECTROLUX THE FIRST FORTY YEARS 1924-64. This publication was...

Some of these like the Garment air-bag, go back to the mid to late 1930's. What are posted here are the first patents. Keep in mind that after the attack on Pearl Harbor, all companies, not only Electrolux went into 'War production,' and this brought a halt to all vacuum cleaner designs. So...

TonyVacman. Late in 1948 Gustav E. Lofgren, head of the engineering department at Electrolux was looking at several parts that he thought would greatly add to the sales of the model 30/XXX. The Garment air bag Power polisher, ride-on tool holder called the 'Companion, 'and the cord winder, were...

bikerray Oh, not me. Got it, now I know what you mean.

Gottahaveahoove. No, I'm fine, what did I say wrong?

I get paid on the 3rd. If I send you a money order then, could you hold it till I get to Pennsylvania to clear out the storage unit?

Gottahaveahoove. Yes, very interested. You know this is exactly the kind of thing I collect. Pictured in the far upper right, left of the Regina is it's younger brother. Did you get a price? Send me an email. If it's in the budget, then I want it. Still stuck in Arizona, but if all goes well...

Rugsucker. Thanks, I didn't know that.

Just read the ad. No hose. No way!

Vacuum of the Day. Singer upright. I don't see any place for a hose. And as I recall there wasn't one. I could be wrong but check it out. What do you think?

hygiene903. I had the same Singer upright, and it didn't come with a hose or attachments. Wonder if that's the correct hose. I kind of doubt it.

AmtrakSebo1997. What station is that in your avatar? I'm a train buff as well as a vacuum cleaner collector. I love all things Amtrak. Alex Taber. Caligula is the cat in the chair in my avatar.

Hoover Floor washer. I used to have one when I lived in California. I used it regularly and loved it. Wish I had it with me now.

In addition to 235 42nd Street In New York, and the factory in Old Greenwich, Connecticut, Electrolux also had offices in San Francisco. The location was 417 Montgomery Street.

Don't forget the Electrolux C-A, which was introduced in 1961, or 62. It used a large version of the disposable bags for the model G. These bags fit inside the cloth bag. The C-A was the only wet/dry Electrolux. C-A stood for 'Commercial Automatic.

Cans of floor cleaner, wax, and so on. The model shown on the cans in the instruction book is the model XX (20) which was introduced just before WW11 to replace the model XXX (30) but after the war, Electrolux scrapped it, and went back to the XXX. The model XX is shown on the second shelf...

Sprayer. Actually, that was introduced with the model LX, as shown in the pic of the inside cover of the instruction book. Why the black Bakelite I'll never know. Stands out like a sore thumb. What was Gustave E. Lofgren, and his engineers at Electrolux thinking?

luxlife. Electrolux introduced the cord winder in late 1948, or early 1949, along with the ride-on tool holder called the 'companion,' Garment-air bag,' and 'Power polisher.' They also introduced white bristles to the bare floor brush and dusting brush for delicate surfaces like wallpaper, or...

I've done extensive research in the Electrolux Corporation. Most of the designs were done by Gustave E. Lofgren, head of the engineering department, and he introduced Hammertone blue in 1952.

As to the Electrolux Vaporizer. It goes back to the model XI (11) 927, and the model XII (12) 1930. But the big change came in December of 1937 with the model XXX (30) known as 'The Dirt Digger.' Then in 1948 there were huge changes. The vaporizer, and spray gun were improved. There were also...