GE Pre-War Lineup

[dysonman1]

These are the 1941 General Electric models launched right before World War II. The tank type has a unique bag system and named that model the "Air-flo". The upright allowed the new owner to choose a set of cleaning attachments OR the hand vac.

 

[lotsofkirbys]

Very cool!

Did they continue to make these through the war or did they have to stop production? That color combination is very classy.

 

[dysonman1]

The only vacuum manufacturer allowed to make cleaners during the war for civilian use was Rexair (but you had to have a doctor's prescription). After the war, GE came out with a brand new, much longer tank type style. In 1948, they added the disposable bag (made of pressed cotton). In 1953, the Swivel Top canister style was launched and the tank-type GE went away.

 

[lotsofkirbys]

Ok, that's good to know!

What makes the bag system on the tank unique, and what was included in the set of attachments?