Some old vacuums, and people too.

[dysonman1]

Wanna see some Hoovers? These are Convertible Specials.

 

[dysonman1]

The post-war line up of 1946 Hoovers, along with a newer beige and brown aerodyne in front (to show off the redesigned Rug Nozzle).

 

[dysonman1]

The Deluxe Convertibles.

 

[dysonman1]

So many Hoovers.

 

[dysonman1]

The elusive Air-Way Zephyr. Look at the graphics on the blue outer bag. It's an "A" with muscles, streaking its way through the blue sky.

That would make a good tattoo.

 

[dysonman1]

And so it did.

 

[dysonman1]

Speaking of Air-Way Signature Series .....

 

[dysonman1]

Just cremate me and draw the ashes into the 14-layer cellulose dust container of the Air-Way Signature Series, where I can spend all eternity.

 

[dysonman1]

A 110-year-old Royal that still runs.

 

[dysonman1]

A few Kirbys

 

[dysonman1]

Showing the Dysons, water filtrations vacs, and the Hoover Appliances to a Museum Visitor.

 

[dysonman1]

Leading the vintage Hoover choir.

 

[dysonman1]

My husband and I greeting some visitors.

 

[dysonman1]

Explaining the tool conversion of the Hoover Convertible to a Museum Visitor.

 

[dysonman1]

So many of Stan Kann's sweepers are on display. And I know he would have turned them on and let people run them.

 

[parunner58]

Great pictures. I saw many growing up vacuums there. Great looking tour guides and greeters. I love the tattoo, I know you have a few cool ones. Your place is on my list of places to visit.

 

[texaskirbyguy]

Wow - I would certainly like to see these collections some time in my life.
Excellent job maintaining these marvels.
I love the colors and the unique designs of vintage appliances..

 

[dysonman1]

Thanks everyone for the kind words. I'm more than willing to share my collection with anyone who wants to see it (by appointment). As always, the Vacuum Cleaner Collectors Convention is in September, and all are welcome.

 

[huskyvacs]

Wow I never realized how many colors those Hoover Convertibles came in, seeing them all in one place all lined up is incredible!

Love the idea of all the Kirbys on a corner plinth too, that looks awesome!

This is the kind of place you could go to 20 times and always see something different each time!

 

[marks_here]

I’m going to try

To make it there before I die hopefully. With the way everything has been who knows what’s gonna happen next?!!

 

[dysonman1]

The Lewyt Electronic (I call it "the zapper") on the wall with its electric hose and power nozzle is an elusive bird. The Roll-Easy with its copper wands and original hose is one of my favorites. I've been very blessed with friends who want to see a rare original machine in their collection be displayed at the Museum, as so they bestow it upon me and I display it and demonstrate it. That's one of the reasons we turn on and use machines in the collection when people visit. No "Do Not Touch" signs around here.

 

[maytag142c]

I really need to get back out there! You and Donny both are looking great my friend!

 

[huskyvacs]

Oh my gosh you even have the Decorvac ottoman vacuum! Get the Bylock table vac next and you will have a nice dining set, lol

 

[dysonman1]

The gold Eureka Princess was a gift from the Eureka Company many years ago, it was made to celebrate their 50th anniversary. People ask me about it all the time.

 

[kirbylux77]

The vacuums are nice. But I would slit my throat before going to see that museum, considering who the proprietor is and his husband!

Rob

 

[luxz80]

kirbylux77.

My advice would be to not go then. You should really keep that to yourself.

I am sure their day will be all the brighter and better for not your visit!!


To everyone else,

I would give anything to be able to see this museum.

No hotel room needed, just plop a folding bed amongst the colourful convertibles!!

I do long to have friends in the collector world but not anyone who says hurtful comments at others.

dysonman1,

Keep this great museum going for all to see.

I cannot come in person yet but always enjoy the photo shoots.

Gary,

 

[dysonman1]

Thank You Gary

You are most welcome to visit any time. One of the things we as collectors don't talk about much is the printed literature and owner's manuals. I think they really help round out a collection. Many collectors who visit the Museum take time to look through the huge amount of 'paper' in the collection. The spec sheets, manuals, etc. are all fun as well.

 

[luxlife]

And just like that….

This thread moved forward past 1 disparaging remark with nothing to follow except mutual respect and admiration for the beautiful vacuums and those who preserve them.

 

[texbodemer]

Paperwork

You wouldn't happen to have any Eureka upright spec sheets you could share, would you?

And, on a side note, you and your husband look like a really nice couple.