"Official" Vacuum Cleaners like Olympia One--1401-B

[ronni]

I am only aware of one vacuum cleaner that was ever given the "official" designation: Electrolux USA's Olympia One (model 1401-B) which was the official vacuum cleaner of the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, NY.

Have there been or are there others (Electrolux or other brands)--either for the Olympics or other event or cause? If so, were they also affixed with a special decal like the Olympia One was?

From eBay (a refurbished machine):

 

[rugsucker]

official vacs

There was a Sears Kenmore canister with decal from 1958 Brussels Worlds Fair.The flat, square type that was usually called a Vanguard but later became the '30' in the 60s.I think there is mention of the Eureka Empress being at least displayed at the 1964 NY Worlds Fair.

 

[eurekaprince]

Yes indeed. If I remember correctly, Eureka Williams was listed as a New York World's Fair exhibitor either in the Better Living Center or the Pavilion of Interiors - when I find my Guidebook, I can confirm which pavilion had a Eureka exhibit.

I know that Eureka won first prize at an earlier
American World's Fair, but not sure which one.

http://www.nywf64.com/betliv06.shtml

 

[bikerray]

By the way there were two Olympias the 1401 with the single handle and the 1401-B with the two handles.