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Carpet sweeper

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Collection Type

  • Tools and equipment

Date

1920-1940

GUSN

GUSN-21682

Description

"KENMORE" carpet sweeper; long black painted wooden handle attached to metal rectangular and black painted sweeper; brushes on underside; rubber around base; hinged cover opens to remove dust and dirt; handle position adjusts for easier mobility.

Details

Descriptive Terms

metal
wood (plant material)
Unidentified Metal
SWEEPER, CARPET

Inscription

Painted on top of sweeper: ""KENMORE/ O-PAN-TOP/ PATENTS PENDING/ SELF ADJUSTING BRUSH/ OILLESS BEARINGS/ REMOVABLE COMB""

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Kenmore (Maker)

Location of Origin

USA

Dimensions

54.25 x 15 x 10.5 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.3263

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