scott68
Scott,
Welcome!
Your Electro-Hygiene model 285 cleaner was built in October of 1973 going by its serial number. The original bag from the factory was a red twill bag which said on the front, of course, ELECTRO-HYGIENE. The 285 was originally introduced in 1955, to replace the straight-suction model 2-230. The detachable, pigtail-design cord was a hallmark of Electro-Hygiene uprights since their first model, the 80, in 1934. It allowed you to remove the handle and cord together for portable operation, with a different handle and cord for that occasion.
As to what it may be worth, in this condition I would suggest to start off listing it for about $10.
~Ben[this post was last edited: 12/11/2018-18:33]