Bissell "Little Queen" Toy Carpet Sweeper, 1955-1965

THF176274 / Bissell "Little Queen" Toy Carpet Sweeper, 1955-1965
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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Toy (Recreational artifact)

Date Made

1955-1965

Creator Notes

Made by Bissell, Inc., distributed by F A O Schwarz.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

89.492.280

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Mrs. Harvey Firestone, Jr.

Material

Metal
Rubber (Material)
Vinyl
Cardboard

Color

Pink (Color)
White (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 10.75 in
Width: 7.00 in
Length: 3.00 in

Inscriptions

on front and back of packaging: Bissel / toy sweeper / LITTLE QUEEN
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