Tea and
Irish soda bread.
Irish soda bread.
Found some of my appliance pics!!
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There was a time when HOOVER wanted to be the total
king of household appliances. They even had Knapp-Monarch... a 'division' of Hoover, which they eventually sold. Of course, in England, laundry machines made them vast income!!And, that goes back decades. I have one of the first 'mixers', a big, heavy one.Here is is, along the newer, 1960s types. I believe it came out in the 50s. BUT, Hoover made an iron, early, with the famous 'pancake' dial, which came out in the 40s, similar vintage as the 28 upright. By the 60s they were in full swing, into the 70s as well. Later, they decided to concentrate on 'floor care'. I can check my facts w/ Tom in Ohio. He'll be able to pinpoint it all, as, he'll have all of this at his fingertips. Next time we chat, I'll 'check it out'.
king of household appliances. They even had Knapp-Monarch... a 'division' of Hoover, which they eventually sold. Of course, in England, laundry machines made them vast income!!And, that goes back decades. I have one of the first 'mixers', a big, heavy one.Here is is, along the newer, 1960s types. I believe it came out in the 50s. BUT, Hoover made an iron, early, with the famous 'pancake' dial, which came out in the 40s, similar vintage as the 28 upright. By the 60s they were in full swing, into the 70s as well. Later, they decided to concentrate on 'floor care'. I can check my facts w/ Tom in Ohio. He'll be able to pinpoint it all, as, he'll have all of this at his fingertips. Next time we chat, I'll 'check it out'.
gregvacs28
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It seems obvious why Hoover decided to concentrate on vacuums:
1. there was great profit margin and bigger pricing field.(A $60 vacuum vs a $10 can opener)
2. The vacuums generally are easier to make with fewer precision and moving parts. That also meant fewer warranty repairs. ( a geared hand mixer or can opener vs. a canister vacuum with only a motor in it)
3. Plus, GE was already dominating the small appliance field. And it wasn't long before even they didn't want the small appliances and sold them to Black and Decker (1983).
1. there was great profit margin and bigger pricing field.(A $60 vacuum vs a $10 can opener)
2. The vacuums generally are easier to make with fewer precision and moving parts. That also meant fewer warranty repairs. ( a geared hand mixer or can opener vs. a canister vacuum with only a motor in it)
3. Plus, GE was already dominating the small appliance field. And it wasn't long before even they didn't want the small appliances and sold them to Black and Decker (1983).
Here's a 'glimpse' of some hiding in a spare roo
This will be the Victorian bedroom after I finish full restoration: drywall, woodwork, parquet floors, ...................
But, now..................
This will be the Victorian bedroom after I finish full restoration: drywall, woodwork, parquet floors, ...................
But, now..................
Speaking of "vintage",
I found this photo... of me... when I was just starting my 'collection'.
"History has turned a page, uhuh".
I found this photo... of me... when I was just starting my 'collection'.
"History has turned a page, uhuh".
By the way,
that tea and soda bread in the above photo was a kind nod to the other countries who made Hoover products.
Wasn't being a snob (that I'm accused of being).. or part of my "affectations". Is it a crime to like nice things, work hard for them, and SHARE them with everybody who has ever set foot in that house? I don't really thing so.
WE were in Minneapolis at a convention. Joe Kassock was with me. He was asked, "Is "he" really like that...all the time"? Joe replied, "Actually, yea, he is".
So, there ya go!
that tea and soda bread in the above photo was a kind nod to the other countries who made Hoover products.
Wasn't being a snob (that I'm accused of being).. or part of my "affectations". Is it a crime to like nice things, work hard for them, and SHARE them with everybody who has ever set foot in that house? I don't really thing so.
WE were in Minneapolis at a convention. Joe Kassock was with me. He was asked, "Is "he" really like that...all the time"? Joe replied, "Actually, yea, he is".
So, there ya go!
Great picture John!
I thought I would also share some of my smalls. Excuse, the older Hoover blender it needs a good wipe down because I use it often. The can opener has seen better days but is built like a tank!
I thought I would also share some of my smalls. Excuse, the older Hoover blender it needs a good wipe down because I use it often. The can opener has seen better days but is built like a tank!
excelleny 'array"
of Hoover appliances there, Kenny.
There are only a few items I do not have. Maybe someday..........................
of Hoover appliances there, Kenny.
There are only a few items I do not have. Maybe someday..........................
I came across the "stairway",
when I was almost done with the restoration. All of that oak was not easy to do.
when I was almost done with the restoration. All of that oak was not easy to do.
Walls came down,
the banister was completely stripped of all of the finish, as were the steps, themselves.
the banister was completely stripped of all of the finish, as were the steps, themselves.
a few more little
things to share. My late Arthur sleeping with Murphy, my 1961 Evergleam aluminum tree, some mini meet preparations, (Mike placing a DD vac among the yard ornaments). and my Hoover Holiday, from the late Micheal Turner.
things to share. My late Arthur sleeping with Murphy, my 1961 Evergleam aluminum tree, some mini meet preparations, (Mike placing a DD vac among the yard ornaments). and my Hoover Holiday, from the late Micheal Turner.
electroluxxxx
New member
It’s funny to see that pic again! I actually gave that DD to someone right after that weekend and it still sits in the same spot in that persons basement a few years later completely untouched.
Yes, you hit the ground running
playing tricks all day.
Here are some more 'tidbits'.
The house at Christmas, Dick and Joellen Pike (my friends),Some Halloween mini meet goodies, one of my visits to TTI, me as a docent at The Hoover Historical Center, (no uniform).
playing tricks all day.
Here are some more 'tidbits'.
The house at Christmas, Dick and Joellen Pike (my friends),Some Halloween mini meet goodies, one of my visits to TTI, me as a docent at The Hoover Historical Center, (no uniform).
kirbysthebest
Well-known member
Great collection John
Great pictures . I guess now Tom will have to build a staircase to show his vacuums in order to keep up with you.
Care for a few more?
these are; kidding with Greg Fildes...overnight guests trying to slip out, plus, a summer mini meet cooking on the grill and making malts and New York egg creams, which have neither eggs, NOR cream. Discuss...........
these are; kidding with Greg Fildes...overnight guests trying to slip out, plus, a summer mini meet cooking on the grill and making malts and New York egg creams, which have neither eggs, NOR cream. Discuss...........
found a few
more................. In North Canton at Christmas time... by the factory, and, by the tree on the front lawn.
more................. In North Canton at Christmas time... by the factory, and, by the tree on the front lawn.
John,
Those are good pictures of you in North Canton. I remember having Creme Brulee when the VCCC Convention was in Spokane. We had a great meal at the Casino. It was a fun time! I don't think I've had Creme Brulee before then or I didn't know what it was. The eggless New York cream looks tasty!
Those are good pictures of you in North Canton. I remember having Creme Brulee when the VCCC Convention was in Spokane. We had a great meal at the Casino. It was a fun time! I don't think I've had Creme Brulee before then or I didn't know what it was. The eggless New York cream looks tasty!
And, here's that "707-A"
It was only made for a week, for Spiegel.
It was only made for a week, for Spiegel.
That 707 A is "on the list".
Here are a few more pics. A beautiful Canister, I have 3 plus the matching Decade 80, in addition to a shade different Decade 80 from the "Vault".
A 'rough' photo of thew place DURING the demo/construction/renovation. There was dust EVERYWHERE!
That is a photo of all of the HOOVER buildings/factories. I now have a copy of this in my home.
Here are a few more pics. A beautiful Canister, I have 3 plus the matching Decade 80, in addition to a shade different Decade 80 from the "Vault".
A 'rough' photo of thew place DURING the demo/construction/renovation. There was dust EVERYWHERE!
That is a photo of all of the HOOVER buildings/factories. I now have a copy of this in my home.
