Dave go along with you on the "polymers"We can say the natural ones and early plastics-come to think of it-cotton fibers could be considered natural polymers,too.And silk!Some plastics engineers "got" the idea of extruded polymer fibers from spiders and insects.
What do YOU consider Vintage..
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chestermikeuk
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I would say...
MODERN - 1990 to present
CLASSIC - 1960 - 1990
VINTAGE - 1930 to 1960
ANTIQUE Early to 1930
MODERN - 1990 to present
CLASSIC - 1960 - 1990
VINTAGE - 1930 to 1960
ANTIQUE Early to 1930
ultimatevacman
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I see it like this:
Contemporary: 1990 - present
Vintage: 1940 - 1989
Antique: early - 1939
- Joe
Contemporary: 1990 - present
Vintage: 1940 - 1989
Antique: early - 1939
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madabouthoovers
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The classification of a model should be made not on the age of the vac, but when it was first launched. Using ChesterMike's definition above, the Senior 652 which was first seen in 1959 would be classified as vintage, but the same model ran up until 1974 when the Ranger replaced it, so later 652 models from the 60's and 70's would be classified as Classic, even though they look the same as the earliest models from 1959 - in the vintage period.
As far as I'm concerned - all plastivacs should be classified as contemporary, be that a Dyson Dc01 from 1993 or an Electrolux 500 from 1973. Most metal bodied vacs with cloth bags should be classified as Classic period vacs, and the really old Pre-War 1930's vacs and older should be the only ones to be called true Vintage.
Look at how we define modern, classic and vintage cars - would we call an MGB roadster a vintage car? would we call a Morris Marina a vintage car? would we call a Porsche 911 a vintage car? No, we would call them classic cars, even though they came from the 60's and 70's. What is pictured below is what we call a vintage car.
Vintage is from the pre-war period (before 1945), and this should apply to vacuum cleaners as well as cars.
A "real" vintage car:
As far as I'm concerned - all plastivacs should be classified as contemporary, be that a Dyson Dc01 from 1993 or an Electrolux 500 from 1973. Most metal bodied vacs with cloth bags should be classified as Classic period vacs, and the really old Pre-War 1930's vacs and older should be the only ones to be called true Vintage.
Look at how we define modern, classic and vintage cars - would we call an MGB roadster a vintage car? would we call a Morris Marina a vintage car? would we call a Porsche 911 a vintage car? No, we would call them classic cars, even though they came from the 60's and 70's. What is pictured below is what we call a vintage car.
Vintage is from the pre-war period (before 1945), and this should apply to vacuum cleaners as well as cars.
A "real" vintage car:
dysonman1
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@ultimatevacman
By your definition, my Golden Anniversary Rainbow, made in 1986, would be 'vintage'. I still consider it 'new' and 'contemporary' as it's my "good vacuum" (as opposed to my Miele S7, which I don't, thankfully, have to use - someone else gets to use it).
By your definition, my Golden Anniversary Rainbow, made in 1986, would be 'vintage'. I still consider it 'new' and 'contemporary' as it's my "good vacuum" (as opposed to my Miele S7, which I don't, thankfully, have to use - someone else gets to use it).
ultimatevacman
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That does look pretty modern to say it's from 1986! Nice machine! I guess it's because I was born in 1999, some things you see as "new" I see as "vintage". 
Joe
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caligula
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Looking good Tom!
Is that the house my partner Charles and I were in back in June of 06? If so, it brings back happy memories.
Alex Taber.
Is that the house my partner Charles and I were in back in June of 06? If so, it brings back happy memories.
Alex Taber.
alexhoovers94
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In my opinion...
Vintage - 1950's to 1979.
"Old looking" - 1980 to 1999.
Contemporary - 2000 to present.
Vintage - 1950's to 1979.
"Old looking" - 1980 to 1999.
Contemporary - 2000 to present.
dysonman1
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@alex T.
That picture was taken last summer at my new home in St. James, Missouri. I'm two doors away from the Tacony Factory where the Vacuum Cleaner Museum is located. It's so cool that I get to walk to work every day. And it's a dream job that I never take for granted. When I 'get' to vacuum my house, I use the Rainbow. Dan uses the Miele upright, and since he's the one who vacuums most of the time (because he's home all day), I come home to a clean house. He actually enjoys using a "heavy" vacuum (his words) because he thinks it cleans better. It's ironic that at the Museum, I often vacuum with the Rainbow or an Electrolux. Boy I sure get some 'looks' from the executives of the Company. I've recently been cleaning with the new Tacony canister (it will be launched to the public in November), which I like, but I'll always go back to my Rainbow. "Wet Dust Cannot Fly".
That picture was taken last summer at my new home in St. James, Missouri. I'm two doors away from the Tacony Factory where the Vacuum Cleaner Museum is located. It's so cool that I get to walk to work every day. And it's a dream job that I never take for granted. When I 'get' to vacuum my house, I use the Rainbow. Dan uses the Miele upright, and since he's the one who vacuums most of the time (because he's home all day), I come home to a clean house. He actually enjoys using a "heavy" vacuum (his words) because he thinks it cleans better. It's ironic that at the Museum, I often vacuum with the Rainbow or an Electrolux. Boy I sure get some 'looks' from the executives of the Company. I've recently been cleaning with the new Tacony canister (it will be launched to the public in November), which I like, but I'll always go back to my Rainbow. "Wet Dust Cannot Fly".
vacuumman206
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I think the term vintage applies just as it would to people (though you wouldn't call someone vintage, maybe senior or geriatric) It'd be like telling someone who just turned 30 "how's it feel to be old?" and not So be joking about it either...
I guess vintage vacs to me would be the 40's and back. But in 10 years obviously I'd change that to 50's and prior.
I guess vintage vacs to me would be the 40's and back. But in 10 years obviously I'd change that to 50's and prior.
cb123
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It all sounds quite subjective. People's opinions are fluid and ever changing. One day your hot and the next day your not, but one thing you can always count on is the relentless sledge hammer of time mercilessly marches on leaving nothing but death and destruction in it's wake. It's amazing we can find any vacuums to collect, but we shall try!
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