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I have an extremely old Hoover I happened to pickup roughly 15-20 years ago. At the time I didn’t think too much about it, sans knowing it was old. As I was cleaning out my basement, I came across the machine again. I have been searching the net trying to find some more details on the machine, but so far my search results have not been fruitful in finding any kind of info. The machine has a cloth cord, with an Edison style plug that would hook into a lamp socket. The motor was made by Robbin’s and Meyer, and the name tag indicates it is “special” made by “The Hoover Suction Sweeper Company”. No bag came with the machine. I believe the bag itself dissolved years ago. My hunch is the machine is at least 100 years old if not older. If anyone has additional details on this machine that they could share, I would greatly appreciate it.
One other oddity about this machine is the brush roll, or lack of having one. It seems like this machine has a stationary bristle brush, but inside I can see pulleys that look like they are motor driven. Definitely an interesting find that I would love to learn more about. Please see that attached pictures and I hope to hear more about it soon!
Cheers!!










One other oddity about this machine is the brush roll, or lack of having one. It seems like this machine has a stationary bristle brush, but inside I can see pulleys that look like they are motor driven. Definitely an interesting find that I would love to learn more about. Please see that attached pictures and I hope to hear more about it soon!
Cheers!!









