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Fred, thanks ...for reminding us that a pubilic forum remains an essential part of developing this hobby for the future. If our interest is really in collecting, preserving, and showcasing this part of twentieth century history, then we need to keep the forum open. We have come to learn the...

I was going to do the same thing... Charlie, I'm so glad you tried this. I was vacuuming with my Kirby today with the filtrete bags and they do make such a huge difference in air flow. I too had read some of the posts about the how great a filtrete bag would be on a Hoover Convertable. So I...

Kirby and Filtrete Today I vacuumed the house with my Kirby Legend with small rug nozzle and my G6. Both were fitted with filtrete bags. I have to agree with Ron..the machine seemed to maintain the highest suction throughout and the air flow is amazing. Even over the noice of the Kirby you can...

The play "The Caretaker," was written in Great Britan and first produced in London. Perhaps this could be referring to one of the European vacuums manufactured by AB Electrolux of Sweden. Someone with a knowledge of the AB Electrolux model history needs to weigh in on this. But if it is...

I agree ...I always remember vacuums like Electrolux or the Kenmore Commander [long cylinder shape] called tank type cleaners; cleaners like Filter Queen, Compact, GE swivel top and Constellation -- i.e. any shape other than a cylinder would be called a canister. It is only in the most recent...

In today's money.... A GE Rolleasy would cost $493.64 based on the advertized price.

Toy Hoover 63... I remember getting a toy Hoover Model 63 and I think I was probably 4 years old which would have put it at Christmas 1955. I remember that it did not hold my interest very long like the real vacuum cleaners did. I was bemused that it did not have attachments. I have no idea...

I was browsing on eBay tonight and came across a replacement hose for a "Hoover Aquamaster." Never heard of it before. I went searching on google and found the link below. I guess it's a UK machine? Did this or one like it ever sell in the United States? Bruce...

Once again... ...thanks, Tommy, for taking the time to put these together and send them to us. They brought back great memories for me and you answered some long time questions I've had about the suction polishers. You have an amazing collection. Some time I would like to know more about Kirby...

Floor Tool on Constellation That is so cool!!! Wonder why they didn't use those in the USA? That would have been much better that the combination rug/floor tool that was standard on the Constellation and Portables through the 60's and 70's. Tommy thanks again for taking the time to show us...

Tommy, Did the suction on these suction polishers come through the center of the brushes or through that space up front just behind what looks like a stationery strip brush across the front? Or did it come through both areas? Do they still make these machines? How common are they;do most...

Floor Tool on the Constellation Tommy, Amazing collection! Thanks for showing it to us. I was wondering about the floor tool on the Constellation. Is that a flip over design with one side for rugs and the other for bare floors?

Tommy, thanks so very much... ...for posting these pictures. They bring back such memories! I was a student in Rome in the mid 1970's. I remember seeing some of these Hoovers on display in the windows of many stores. I remember going to a large department store there..I think it was called...

Does anybody know... ... about what year this vacuum produced?

Thanks... for the info. I remember the Singer Sewing center in Scranton, PA growing up; but it;s not there anymore. I have not ever seen one here in Memphis and I have been living here since 1973 when I graduated from college. Bruce

Do these places exist anymore? I haven't seen one in years and haven't thought much about it till I looked over todays Picture of the Day.

Rex Do they make Filtrete for Electrolux -- the classic style bag that fits everything from the LX to the Ultralux? And what about Compact/Tristar? Just wondering. Bruce

Kirby Bags... Rob, I have used all of those and they are really great at filtering. I have had the same experience as you. Now, I use the Micron Magic HEPA 3M Filtrete 99.97% filtration. I find the Filtrete are even better than the others. The airflow is remarkable. It's almost as if you have a...

Wow! I have been using the 3M Filtrete Bags on my Kirby Legend with the small rug nozzle and my Kirby G-6. They are fantastic. I don't know how they work, but the airflow is remarkable. They don't seem to loose any suction as the bags fill the resulting scent as you clean seems like just plain...

Morgan Thank you so very much for the offer. I would love to see that owner's manual. My address is: St. Brigid Rectory 4200 Thunderstone Circle W Memphis, TN 38125