Bissell Carpet Sweeper, circa 1891

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THF176277 / Bissell Carpet Sweeper, circa 1891
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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Carpet sweeper

Date Made

circa 1891

Creators

Place of Creation

Creator Notes

Patented by Melville R. Bissell. Manufactured by Bissell Carpet Sweeper Company, distributed by J.C. Black & Son at their store "The Fair" in San Jose, California.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

34.473.3

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Melville R. Bissell.

Material

Wood (Plant Material)
Iron (Metal)
Rubber
Tin (Metal)
Hog Bristles

Dimensions

Height: 4.5 in
Width: 14 in
Length: 9 in

Inscriptions

on top, front and back: BISSEL'S on front: GRAND RAPIDS on back: J. C. BLACK & SON / THE FAIR / SAN JOSE, CA.
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