with a
Dial A Matic, Portable, and a very coveted model 1070 Convertible
Dial A Matic, Portable, and a very coveted model 1070 Convertible
Photos for Nigel
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a Constellation
or a few.. The cleaner that "floats on air".
or a few.. The cleaner that "floats on air".
A "Handivac"
or stickvac. These are courtesy of my very good friend, Tom Anderson.
or stickvac. These are courtesy of my very good friend, Tom Anderson.
my model 1076 Convertible.
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with the tools attached it converts to above the floor cleaning, thus "Convertible"
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with the tools attached it converts to above the floor cleaning, thus "Convertible"
Another photo of
Stark's Vacuum Store AND Museum
Stark's Vacuum Store AND Museum
I was asked by NIgel
if anyone in the group photo at Stark's minds if that photo was ok. Does anyone in the photo object? If so, it won't go in. Thanks, in advance.
if anyone in the group photo at Stark's minds if that photo was ok. Does anyone in the photo object? If so, it won't go in. Thanks, in advance.
The Model "O"
that once graced the lobby of the International Building. Long story there
that once graced the lobby of the International Building. Long story there
It's the one in the case.. now at TTI.
That other "coffee can" has what is known as a "bojack" bag. not original. Here's another "O" at the Hoover Museum.
That other "coffee can" has what is known as a "bojack" bag. not original. Here's another "O" at the Hoover Museum.
I hope this helps.
The article, so far, is wonderful.
John
The article, so far, is wonderful.
John
nigel
New member
These are great photos. Thanks John.
You are very welcome.
And, thank YOU!
John
And, thank YOU!
John
caligula
Well-known member
In reply 26,
the machine next to the Model O is the Chapman and Skinner. It dates back to 1905 and as far as we know is the only one that still exists. All others were lost in the San Francisco earthquake in April of 1906.
Alex Taber.
the machine next to the Model O is the Chapman and Skinner. It dates back to 1905 and as far as we know is the only one that still exists. All others were lost in the San Francisco earthquake in April of 1906.
Alex Taber.
caligula
Well-known member
A huge thank you to Nigel.
I never got a chance to thank you publicaly for that great article you did on my founding of the V.C.C.C.. As I told you, John (Gottahaveahoove) is a wealth of Hoover knowledge. So I know the interview with him is going to be a smashing success.
Alex Taber.
I never got a chance to thank you publicaly for that great article you did on my founding of the V.C.C.C.. As I told you, John (Gottahaveahoove) is a wealth of Hoover knowledge. So I know the interview with him is going to be a smashing success.
Alex Taber.
caligula
Well-known member
A few non electrics, and early electrics.
Hi Nigel:
This was just one of the things I got from Stacy Krammes at the Hoover Historical Center in 1980. I'll do a little write up on it just for you and explaine the machines shown here. As promised I'll get you all the info I can.
Alex Taber.
Hi Nigel:
This was just one of the things I got from Stacy Krammes at the Hoover Historical Center in 1980. I'll do a little write up on it just for you and explaine the machines shown here. As promised I'll get you all the info I can.
Alex Taber.
cb123
Well-known member
Alex, is it true that they had the Star on the Titanic? I do believe I've heard that somewhere before, but I can't remember for the life of me. Many thanks as always!!
PS. That was absolutely a fantastically rare poster!!! Thank you for providing it for us!!!
PS. That was absolutely a fantastically rare poster!!! Thank you for providing it for us!!!
caligula
Well-known member
Titanic.
Hi cb123:
I'm a huge Titanic buff. Shortly after Robert Ballard discovered the great ship I wrote to him addressing the qusetion of vacuum cleaners. Saddly he never bothered to respond. Perhaps he thought it was not an important question. My feeling at the time was the industrial, or what we call 'central-vacs' today. I've often thought about this, the non electric pumpers were not effective, Hoover was just starting, and the built-in seems the most logical as they were in all the fashionable homes.
I still think it's a great question.
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Hi cb123:
I'm a huge Titanic buff. Shortly after Robert Ballard discovered the great ship I wrote to him addressing the qusetion of vacuum cleaners. Saddly he never bothered to respond. Perhaps he thought it was not an important question. My feeling at the time was the industrial, or what we call 'central-vacs' today. I've often thought about this, the non electric pumpers were not effective, Hoover was just starting, and the built-in seems the most logical as they were in all the fashionable homes.
I still think it's a great question.
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caligula
Well-known member
Hi cb123.
That was not a poster, it's the back cover of a paperback book on the history of the Hoover company. When I was there in August of 1980, Stacy opened her file cabinet and pulled out dozens of black and white glossey pictures. She provided me with a ton of material that would later become the articles, reports and pictures we used in the newsletters.
I still have this material, but it's showing signs of age. But I must say, some of the devices were very strange.
That was not a poster, it's the back cover of a paperback book on the history of the Hoover company. When I was there in August of 1980, Stacy opened her file cabinet and pulled out dozens of black and white glossey pictures. She provided me with a ton of material that would later become the articles, reports and pictures we used in the newsletters.
I still have this material, but it's showing signs of age. But I must say, some of the devices were very strange.
cb123
Well-known member
Alex, that sounds like a real treasure trove of unique material you came across! Those rare advisements would make a truly great " Thread!" But I would still very much imagine that on passenger liners of that era, the crew would have had the availability of a few pumpers or like manner on hand for general light cleaning purposes. I mean, you wouldn't want to have to drag the hose out every time there was just a little topical debris or fuzz on the carpet. Those ships usually came rather well stocked, particularly when there is a First Class involved. We all know how they want to see the lowly surfs toiling away behind some contraption, and besides those Rockefellers really get inconvenienced when they have to step over an infernal hose in their thousand dollar suits. Man, could you just imagine one of them tripping over one of them hoses? It would have been a calamity to end all calamities as they tumbled down a flight of stairs!!! So, I would guess the owners of the liner would've stressed this to the captain and the captain would've stressed this to his crew. If I was a wagering man, I would say yes, there is a few machines down there --What kind? I'm not certain, but I bet there British.
caligula
Well-known member
R.M.S. Titanic.
The question on vacuum cleaners on the Titanic always bothered me. I'm certain there were several of them in use. However, as it was 1912, very few of the companies like Hoover were even known yet. Being British, Cecil H. Booth had outfitted several buildings with his suction machines. So when I bought the book 'Discovery of the TITANIC' the first thing I looked for was a vacuum cleaner. Obviously, the researchers didn't think a vacuum cleaner was important.
Keep in mind that in September, 1985, when Robert Ballard found Titanic, I was digging research for the V.C.C.C. newsletters, and this would have been a great topic, so I wrote to Robert Ballard. As I said, no responce!
The question still bothers me, being a man who's interested in history, especially the non electric, and early electric machines of 1900 - 1920, I know, something, was used.
I'll continue searching.
The question on vacuum cleaners on the Titanic always bothered me. I'm certain there were several of them in use. However, as it was 1912, very few of the companies like Hoover were even known yet. Being British, Cecil H. Booth had outfitted several buildings with his suction machines. So when I bought the book 'Discovery of the TITANIC' the first thing I looked for was a vacuum cleaner. Obviously, the researchers didn't think a vacuum cleaner was important.
Keep in mind that in September, 1985, when Robert Ballard found Titanic, I was digging research for the V.C.C.C. newsletters, and this would have been a great topic, so I wrote to Robert Ballard. As I said, no responce!
The question still bothers me, being a man who's interested in history, especially the non electric, and early electric machines of 1900 - 1920, I know, something, was used.
I'll continue searching.
rugsucker
Well-known member
Vacuuming Walkways of the Wealthy
Both the Plaza and Waldorf Astoria hotels seem to have been built with central vacuums.Some public spaces had signs cautioning of the long hoses when in use similar to yellow 'Wet Floor'signs used today.
Both the Plaza and Waldorf Astoria hotels seem to have been built with central vacuums.Some public spaces had signs cautioning of the long hoses when in use similar to yellow 'Wet Floor'signs used today.
