Bissell War Model Carpet Sweeper, 1942-1945
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Artifact Overview
Artifact Details
Artifact
Carpet sweeper
Date Made
1942-1945
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
96.97.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Kenneth R. Sperling
Material
Wood (Plant material)
Metal
Fiber
Color
Brown
Green
Tan (Color)
Yellow (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 52.75 in
Width: 9.75 in
Length: 15 in
Inscriptions
on top:
BISSELL'S / War Model
on label on bottom:
BISSELL'S WAR MODEL CONDENSED DIRECTIONS / READ ACCOMPANYING FULL DIRECTIONS / This "War Model", although not the full equivalent of the regular peace-time Bissell Sweeper, is the best that can / be produced under war restrictions. It will give excellent sweeping performance with fair to excellent durability. / [...]
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