Mini Meet at the Vacuum Cleaner Museum

[dysonman1]

On Saturday, we had a Mini Meet at the Vacuum Cleaner Museum. My friend Evan Strittmatter (the 19 year old owner of Indiana Vacuum), along with my friends Evan and Jimmy (Evan bought my vacuum shop when I opened the Vacuum Museum) and Donnie all came over the Museum after I made everyone Shrimp Scampi.

We had a great time trying out the vintage vacuums. In this picture is Evan, trying out the 90th Anniversary Aerus Electrolux uprights.

 

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Evan S.

Trying out a Silverado-Era Deluxe Heavy Duty Electrolux upright. Amazing suction, and does a fantastic job on shag rugs.

 

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Jimmy W.

With a Canadian Electrolux model 86 from the mid 1960's. This machine was loaned many years ago to the Museum by Evan R. The Electrolux is virtually new, with a flawless hose, and not a scratch on the vacuum.

 

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Evan R.:

With a 1979 Rainbow model D2 in chocolate brown. Flawless and complete, I won this very vacuum in 1979 during a weekend sales promotion when I worked for the Rainbow dealer in St. Louis.

 

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Donnie P.:

With the brand new Sirena vacuum cleaner. The Sirena is a vac shop only model created to sell for $800 in a vac shop. It uses water and a separator and washable HEPA filter, just like a Rainbow. It's every bit as good, and costs $2000 LESS than a Rainbow. Excellent quality and cleaning ability. Donnie just got his new tat a few days before this pic was taken.

 

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Me (Tom G.):

With the Hoover model 70. I do not care a lot about Convertibles (the type C bag is not very efficient I believe), but I LOVE this particular machine. Thanks to Robert C. in Quincy, Illinois for giving it to the Vacuum Cleaner Museum. I now have the entire series. This is probably the ONLY time you'll ever see me pose with a Convertible.

 

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Evan S.:

With a 1979 Filter Queen in Chocolate Brown. Amazing, quiet vacuum cleaner with perfect filtration and ALL METAL.

 

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Evan R.:

With a 1910 Richmond vacuum. The Richmond is EXTREMELY rare, this example still has the screw-in cord connection for connecting to a light socket (we use an adapter in order to plug it into the wall).

 

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Evan S.:

With the Simplicity Summit, Simplicity's FIRST canister with a power nozzle. Thanks to Chad S. in Michigan for this excellent example for the Museum. I love it.

 

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Evan S.:

With the 1984 Dyson "Cyclon" vacuum. The second vacuum cleaner in the world that doesn't lose suction (Rainbow was the first).

 

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Me

Dusting the 1950 Rexair model C with the brand new Sirena. Now that's irony for you.

 

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From the auction on Saturday

An Electrolux Discovery II from 1986. It went home with Evan S.

 

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New vacs for the Museum

I still have to get these ready for display. Everyone coming to the Vacuum Cleaner Collector's Convention in June (second weekend) at the Vacuum Cleaner Museum can play with these, especially the Hoover Senior from 1910. It has a clutch for the fan, so it takes about 3 minutes to come up to speed.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

One may not be a HOOVER lover,but,

that 70 is a handsome machine. I have 7 , some large badge, some small badge. Gotta love 'em

 

[Gr8DaneDad]

Oh how I wish I lived closer to MO. I'd love to come play in the museum. All those lovely vacuums that aren't in my own collection ;-)

 

[cleaningbuff]

Great pics I cant wait to get there for the convention.

 

[eurekastar]

I'll have to make a point of stopping by the museum the next time I'm in STL! Looks like fun!

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Looks like you all

had a great time. Thanks for sharing those photos.

 

[dysonman1]

Vacuumland member Paul from Minnesota came to visit the vacuum cleaner museum on his way to Tennessee yesterday. Here is Paul with our top of the line simplicity synergy

 

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Paul's favorite vacuum is Electrolux. Here is Paul with a 1937 model 30 Electrolux. You will note the suction control on the lower wand between the wand and the rug tool. Paul was fascinated with the suction control attachment.

 

[petek]

Looking good... one of these days I'll make the drive down that away

 

[paul]

Thanks for showing me around the museum, Tom--very impressive! Wish I could have stayed longer. I left St. James right after departing the museum and drove till about 3:00 A. M. to Kentucky (taking side roads).

I also appreciated the freebies you gave me and the tan/ivory rug tool that you sold me at a token price. I have been looking for one of those for a long time!

 

[aspie62]

Making the Pilgrimage

I can't wait till I get to go to your museum, I have always been fascinated by vacuums but have never had the opportunity to go. I unfortunately can't go to the conference as I came to find out about it too late to prepare. I would very much love to have the opportunity to meet you and learn more about the history from someone who really knows what they are talking about.

 

[dysonman1]

The GREAT thing

about the Vacuum Cleaner Museum is: it's open all year. No one needs to wait for a convention of collectors to visit. Open Monday through Saturday, 9-5. If any vacuumland member wants to visit the Museum, just phone me ahead of time and I'll clear my schedule so I can have as much time with you as you wish. In addition to the vacuums on display, there are approximately 400 more in the two storage areas. Plus all the literature, owners manuals, ads, etc. I'm always happy to share with my fellow collectors: that's one of the main reasons why the world's only Vacuum Cleaner Museum was created.