Alex Braun's visit to the Vacuum Museum

[dysonman1]

It was so nice to have Alex visit the Vacuum Museum today. Even though the museum is closed on Sundays, I opened it up for my friend and fellow vacuum collector. Alex was keen on seeing the new additions to the museum. Here is Alex with the 1910 Hoover senior. At 65 pounds, this behemoth is a real beast.

 

[dysonman1]

Alex was thrilled to run the 1935 singer model R – 1. This was the first singer vacuum cleaner with a motor-driven revolving brush, it was made by Gen. electric specifically for singer. It has a backwards rotating brush and a two speed motor. The backward rotation of the brush meant that the brush roll would not seize the fringe of an area rug

 

[dysonman1]

Here is Alex with the 1958 Eureka Mobile-Aire vacuum cleaner with a brand-new feature. The vibra– beat nozzle. It makes an unbelievable racket, but it does beat the sand and grit out of the carpet.

 

[dysonman1]

Alex and Donnie taking a peek into the 1958 General Electric mobile maid dishwasher with bowtie impeller. Donnie was able to find vintage dishware to make the dishwasher accurate for the time. He is such a good boyfriend.

 

[dysonman1]

Alex studying the "Kenmo" collection of the 1960's. Far better than the plastic junk they made after 1980. These are real Kenmore's.

 

[dysonman1]

Alex found one of the newest pieces from the 1960s Singer collection. It is the singer turbine powered brush that went with the singer roll a magic canister sitting slightly behind him.

 

[electrolux137]

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Looks like y'all had lots of fun!

 

[eurekastar]

I look forward to visiting some day!

 

[pr-21]

You have to love your job....

Tom,

It is obvious how much you love your job. I enjoying seeing the photos of the museum and the people actually using the vintage machines. What is also great is your being part of the Tacony Company and see all the new cutting edge vacuums and having input on them.


Sincerely,

Bud Mattingly

 

[DesertTortoise]

Oooh, in the "Kenmo" collection down in the bottom right of the photo I see just a corner of the Avocado Bomber's twin brother. Those were steel bodies with plastic lids, and heavy.

Underneath the black shelf on the left of the image you can see a couple of interesting green canisters. I wonder what those are?

 

[marks_here]

Those are compact electra

 

[DesertTortoise]

Oooh, excuse my lack of knowledge at this point. A "compact electra" is a Kenmore or something else? Sounds like it's time to Google.

 

[marks_here]

That's an excellent idea..Google away!!

 

[DesertTortoise]

The Compact Electra is an interesting vacuum/polisher/scrubber. Never saw anything like it, but then I have yet to encounter any of the vacs along that line (Compact/Tristar/Patriot etc.), except here at Vacuumland.

 

[dysonman1]

Mid line 1960's Kenmo

 

[dysonman1]

Sears Best power mate canister and polisher.

 

[dysonman1]

Kenmore whisper tones. Arguably the very best canister vacuum Sears ever made.

 

[dysonman1]

Compact model C – six Electra in turquoise and model C – six standard in salmon. The standard was sold in retail stores and the Electra was sold by door to door salesman

 

[dysonman1]

The beautiful Air-Way model 88 and the economy model "Priscilla" in stunning turquoise. Extremely 1960s color.