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very cool Very cool Doug ! Any pre war examples ? My collection is mostly 1875 - 1930... wondering if any foreign sweepers/vacuums are out there

It just dawned on me last night that I don't think I've ever seen a foreign made vacuum for sale or even pictured ?? I collect other things such as old typewriters, calculating machines, etc. and have a number of German made devices. I would think that the Germans (and others) would have made...

I have a 1957 Kirby 517 in excelllent working condition that does not fit my collection time period. I collect pre WW2...the earlier the better. I have all the attachments in the box except for the long wand.....like an idiot, I accidentally threw it away. As you can see, the vacuum does not...

Yes, that was my thought on the indicator......the carbon "brushes" are there on mine but have slightly bent at the ends..I tried heating them to try to gain some flexibility...didn't work at all. Thanks dave

I'm afraid I already know the answer to this but......are any parts available for the old (fantastic) Air Way ? Specifically, I need the yellowish / clear round plastic piece that indicates the air flow direction....mine is broken. I've been looking on eBay but no luck so far. Thanks Dave

Response Hello again - Where do all of you find room for such large collections ? I'm in Westlake, Ohio (just west of Cleveland) and have around 10 vacuums, 4 sweepers, 8 washing machines (mostly pre-electric)...this small collection takes up 1/3 of my basement when displayed properly. I find...

I always hated vacuuming for my mother but did like to drag the "torpedo" style vacuum around as a child....now, as a 60 year old, I collect pre 1935 vacuums as well as pre 1900 washing machines and very early refrigerators. Why ? Your guess is as good as mine. Anyway, I look forward to being a...