Famous Last Words - No More Vacuum Cleaners!

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I swore I wasn't going to add any more vacuums to the collection. In fact I was going to start thinning the herd. Famous last words. I got wind through the St. Louis folks that Ruth Hollander had another brand new Filter Queen 31 in tan in the box. Well, those are one of my favorites and for the price just couldn't pass it up. John Pease came up for a visit and brought mine and Tania's as well. Tania couldn't wait to bust her's open.

 

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Well

We went for a bite to eat on Friday and then came home for the official unveiling. I let Tania do the honors.

 

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Go

Tania. As stated - brand new in the box.

 

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Out of the Box

After 30 years.

 

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Ready to Go

.

 

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The

Attachment box

 

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Attachment box

Opened

 

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John

Assisting in a thorough cleaning of dust and film. I mean thorough!

 

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And She's

Ready for action! Truly a beautiful cleaner. But an excellent cleaner as well.

 

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I just happened to have

An original rug tool and wands to match!

 

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And

Off she goes!

 

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Tania

With the twins

 

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Well

If that wasn't enough for one weekend, there's more! A vacuum dealer in Chicago that Tania has known for almost 20 years has finally decided to liquidate his stock. I will be posting later about the availability of brand new Filter Queens, Electroluxes, Rainbows, Princess (Red!), Kirbys (Classic III's and Traditions (in the box). We spent a good part of Saturday inventorying the stock for listing here and I picked up a brand new Rainbow D2 with PN. Here's the box and attachment caddy.

 

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Out of the Box

And set up.

 

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John used it

For a thorough vacuuming of the living room at Tarantula Arms. I am pleased to report he didn't get much dirt in the water.

 

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And the Proud

New owner. She came with both the PN and hose as well as the straight suction attachments, brand new. This truly is an illness. I am going to find a good therapist and see if I can work through this thing. No, really, we had a blast! Notice the packing materials strewn about and the Rainbow Deodorizer and Air Freshener on the counter. I just love the aroma of using a Rainbow with the freshener.

 

[electrolux~137]

That's just wonderful. I have always liked that model of Filter Queen. Second only, I guess, to the lovely gray Princess.

Nice find and thanks for sharing the fun!!

 

[vacman117]

That is a BEAUTIFUL Filter Queen! I have always wondered though, what is the plastic brown piece used for on the very top of the cleaner?

 

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Chase

I'm not sure if it is decorative or functions as a heat diffuser for the motor. Whatever it is, it sure is purdy! Pete K is right. It is uncanny how Tania color coordinates with the vacuum cleaners! Charles, I have one of those grey Princess machines as well, They are great. Got a grey 10' wire-reinforced hose from Mike Rogers to go with it.