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Vacuum cleaner
upright vacuum cleaner, main base is aluminium with gold hammerite finish, hood is made from phenol-formaldehyde and is dark brown in colour. There is a light in the hood and this has an acrylic cover. The flex is covered with rubber but does not have a plug. It has a textile bag attatched to the back of the handle.
Hoover vacuum cleaner, upright model, 612 electrically powered; dustbag supported on handle, foot operated switch, metal head with rubber edging; complete with attachments for cleaning stairs etc. in original cardboard box.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
F88.178
Creation/Production
Hoover Ltd
Date: 1952
Acquisition
Donation
Measurements
Height
(cm): 105
Material
metal
phenol formaldehyde
rubber (other)
synthetic
Location
National Waterfront Museum : Money case 8
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