Electrolux Vacuum Clearner
ManufacturerManufactured by
Electrolux Corporation
1919-Present
DesignerDesigned by
Lurelle Guild
American, 1898 - 1986
Date1941-1947
MediumChrome-plated, polished and enameled steel, cast aluminum, vinyl and rubber.
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x height x width): 23 1/2 x 8 1/2 x 7 1/2in. (59.7 x 21.6 x 19.1cm)
ClassificationsAppliances
Credit LineGift of Helen McEnroe
Description[Electrolux vacuum cleaner with chrome-plated aluminum and casing and an aluminum casing on the other end. The middle section is an aluminum casing. The vacuum is cylindrical with two long stand bars going down either side. The tin runners on the outside have the Electrolux name stamped out of the aluminum. The vacuum (.a) itself is composed of a modernist design with art deco motifs. The top had a rubber handle attached to two chrome attachments. One attachment has a plastic on/off button for the vacuum. The opposite end has a round casing with a pull lever that opens up the vacuum. The other casing is round with an exhaust system. The hose (.b) is green and is made of rubber surrounded by a synthetic mesh and at its end is attached to an aluminum tube that had a bend. The vacuum head (.c) is rectangular with a top that is curved on both sides and in the middle has an area to attach other pats to the head. The head is attached to an aluminum tube.]
Object number1995.27.0a-c
Markings[(Part of tin siding) "ELECTROLUX" (On sticker on end casing) "For Your Protection/ Use ONLY Genuine Electrolux/ FILTER BAGS. PARTS.SERVICE."
(On sticker on bottom of vacuum) "ELECTROLUX MODEL/XXX/9 piece Attachment Set/ (Cord, Hose, 2 Wands, Rug/Cleaner, Floor Brush, Dust-/ing Brush, Upholstery Clean- /ner, Narrow Space Cleaner.) O.P.A CEILING PRICE (CASH) $75.67/ ELECTROLUX PRESENT SELLING/ PRICE (cash) $6975 Since 1938/ This label may be removed by consumer only."
(Stamped into the bottom of end casing) "MODEL 30-DC TO 60 CYCLES AC-115 VOLTS 535 WATTS"
(on vacuum head) "ELECTROLUX"]NotesObject Note: The Model 30 Electrolux was designed by Lurelle Guild in 1937.
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Landers, Frary, and Clark
