charles~richard
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chestermikeuk
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Hi Charles, another classic saved thank goodness, it looks like it was "Just out of the Box"....a complete package...when did they stop printing the logo on the tubes??
Congratulations, Mike
Hi Charles, another classic saved thank goodness, it looks like it was "Just out of the Box"....a complete package...when did they stop printing the logo on the tubes??
Congratulations, Mike
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Wow!
Looks great; lucky you didn't turn that one down!
Looks great; lucky you didn't turn that one down!
Never any dull stories. Beautiful machines that went to a deserving home.
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Charlie,
Thanks for the pictures and I loved the story. Don't you just wonder why that machine was kept for so many years! What is the protusion on the front of the rug cleaner? Would this have sold for $69.95 in 1939? My grandmother always told the stories about when someone was "lucky" enough to afford an ELECTROLUX during the depression years. She had a deluxe Kenmore that they bought in 1936 and hated it. She was the one who got the model XX in 1941. Wish we had kept that Electrolux! Thanks again Charlie.
Rob
Charlie,
Thanks for the pictures and I loved the story. Don't you just wonder why that machine was kept for so many years! What is the protusion on the front of the rug cleaner? Would this have sold for $69.95 in 1939? My grandmother always told the stories about when someone was "lucky" enough to afford an ELECTROLUX during the depression years. She had a deluxe Kenmore that they bought in 1936 and hated it. She was the one who got the model XX in 1941. Wish we had kept that Electrolux! Thanks again Charlie.
Rob
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My, Oh, My!
And Hol-ee Grits!
That is one gorgeous XXX, and it definitely has the right owner now!
Congratulations to you, and many thanks to the man who made such an excellent choice about this irreplaceable machine's future. Restoration is great, but original is always the most desirable.
And Hol-ee Grits!
That is one gorgeous XXX, and it definitely has the right owner now!
Congratulations to you, and many thanks to the man who made such an excellent choice about this irreplaceable machine's future. Restoration is great, but original is always the most desirable.
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VERY nice, Charles!! I am so happy for you that you are getting more and more Electroluxes to make your collection as pretty as possible!! I hope you get these kind of finds more often!! 
~~K~~
~~K~~
aeoliandave
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Charles, the sheer beauty and complete originality of that gift...its our version of the Holy Grail. Thanks so much for setting the stage for us voyeur worthies to share the dream and imagine the blossoming thrill as you peeled away the layers of each sacred wrap.
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What an amazing vacuum. I really enjoyed reading your account of how you acquired it and seeing the photos.
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Hi electrogirl, did you note that the vacuum cleaner came from Allentown?! I wonder if there is still an Electrolux dealership at that address -- 1024 S. Wall Street. And the family who purchased it -- Lauchner. Wonder if there are any of them still around. And the Electrolux salesman, Buzby. Are either of those common family names in the Allentown area? The Lauchners lived in Bowmanstown -- how far is that from Allentown? I assume it is, or was, out "in the sticks" -- probably a rural farm area.
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=-> when did they stop printing the logo on the tubes?? <-=
I believe after this "second edition" of the XXX. I have the next-later model from 1947 and it has the regular steel wands. The only other set of the embossed wands I've ever seen is on the first XXX from 1937, which I also have.
=-> What is the protusion on the front of the rug cleaner? <-=
Heh heh, I forgot to airbrush that out -- it's the piece of double-sided tape I used to hold the rug cleaner in place!
=-> Would this have sold for $69.95 in 1939? <-=
No, if you look at the receipt on the third page you see "Price $65.00 — Less $7.75 (cash discount) — $12.50 down payment — $57.25 balance — $15.00 monthy payments to be made."
By the way, I have heard through the "grapevine" -- that there have been some "sour grapes" about my having posted this. Please, people, KNOW that I do not post features about my collection to boast or brag but to SHARE. I know how much I love reading about other people's machines and great finds like this and it is in that spirit -- not because of gloating -- that I have published this write-up, and indeed, all the content of my web site carries that same spirit and intent.
I believe after this "second edition" of the XXX. I have the next-later model from 1947 and it has the regular steel wands. The only other set of the embossed wands I've ever seen is on the first XXX from 1937, which I also have.
=-> What is the protusion on the front of the rug cleaner? <-=
Heh heh, I forgot to airbrush that out -- it's the piece of double-sided tape I used to hold the rug cleaner in place!
=-> Would this have sold for $69.95 in 1939? <-=
No, if you look at the receipt on the third page you see "Price $65.00 — Less $7.75 (cash discount) — $12.50 down payment — $57.25 balance — $15.00 monthy payments to be made."
By the way, I have heard through the "grapevine" -- that there have been some "sour grapes" about my having posted this. Please, people, KNOW that I do not post features about my collection to boast or brag but to SHARE. I know how much I love reading about other people's machines and great finds like this and it is in that spirit -- not because of gloating -- that I have published this write-up, and indeed, all the content of my web site carries that same spirit and intent.
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Hi Charles-Richard,
I did notice an address on the receipt of: 531 Hamilton Street, Allentown. That would have been right in the heart of the downtown. I am not sure what is at that address at the present time. I know it is near where a large rock music club is now (Crocodile Rock Cafe). Croc Rock is listed as #520, but is fairly large and may have encompassed other addresses. I will have to take a stroll down there.
The only Electrolux dealer in Allentown is located at 4575 Tilghman St. As far as I know they have been there for quite some time.
Bowmanstown is 20 miles North of Allentown, looks like it is NW of Palmerton which is a small town. I may have driven through there, but didn't take any particular notice. I suspect it is still rural or a very tiny town. Certainly back when this vacuum was sold, it would have been considered "the sticks."
As far as the names; Lauchner is not an overly common name, but would be fitting as the region was heavily populated by people of German and PA-Dutch descent. I have never heard the name Buzby and it is not a common name at all. I only found two in the local telephone book.
I did notice an address on the receipt of: 531 Hamilton Street, Allentown. That would have been right in the heart of the downtown. I am not sure what is at that address at the present time. I know it is near where a large rock music club is now (Crocodile Rock Cafe). Croc Rock is listed as #520, but is fairly large and may have encompassed other addresses. I will have to take a stroll down there.
The only Electrolux dealer in Allentown is located at 4575 Tilghman St. As far as I know they have been there for quite some time.
Bowmanstown is 20 miles North of Allentown, looks like it is NW of Palmerton which is a small town. I may have driven through there, but didn't take any particular notice. I suspect it is still rural or a very tiny town. Certainly back when this vacuum was sold, it would have been considered "the sticks."
As far as the names; Lauchner is not an overly common name, but would be fitting as the region was heavily populated by people of German and PA-Dutch descent. I have never heard the name Buzby and it is not a common name at all. I only found two in the local telephone book.
I take your posts as they are intended. Sharing, not bragging. I want to see the full scope of collectable vacuum cleaners, you always, as do many others, put so much on the table. So will you and the other folks just keep up the great work, and the sour grape brigade can stick it. This is what this club is here for.
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Charles...
...at the end of the day, you've put so much time and effort into your wonderful site, you deserve to reap the rewards. If anyone is jealous or bitter about this, perhaps they should do sites of their own?
...at the end of the day, you've put so much time and effort into your wonderful site, you deserve to reap the rewards. If anyone is jealous or bitter about this, perhaps they should do sites of their own?
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In the Spirit of Sharing...
...Was how I took your post, Charlie, and I can't see how any reasonable person could take it differently. For one, having photos of a complete and correct early XXX available on the Internet is a great resource for collectors and restorers- how can you know what's incorrect or missing from a machine unless you have photos of something known to be complete and correct to compare it to?
To the grumpers- if Charlie had wanted to be selfish or nasty about this, he would have refrained from posting photos, keeping vital information all to himself. As it was, he shared something besides vitriol and backstabbing, which is more than I can say for some folks. Please go sit on a sour grape.
...Was how I took your post, Charlie, and I can't see how any reasonable person could take it differently. For one, having photos of a complete and correct early XXX available on the Internet is a great resource for collectors and restorers- how can you know what's incorrect or missing from a machine unless you have photos of something known to be complete and correct to compare it to?
To the grumpers- if Charlie had wanted to be selfish or nasty about this, he would have refrained from posting photos, keeping vital information all to himself. As it was, he shared something besides vitriol and backstabbing, which is more than I can say for some folks. Please go sit on a sour grape.
I'll make this brief, because it is more off topic, but fits in with the previous observation. I love all my old things, and they aren't top drawer and high end, but they are not filthy broken garbage either. I was trying to share things on the appliance site, and a firestorm of hatred erupted from one of the "perfect" expert collectors, who attacked me on and off site. I actually got an apology from a very nice guy who was not guilty of anything. I've found out in the meantime, Mr. Perfect is quite psychotic.
