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floor polisher vactric
Overview
dusky brown triangle base with a motor on top has a long chrome handle with a brown electrical cord attached
Historical information
Vactric electric products including vacuum cleaners and floor polishers were present in Western Australia during the mid-20th century imported from Scotland.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-126-24.83
Item type
Domestic Objects
Material
Metal
Width
35 cm
Height or length
110.0002 cm
Inscriptions and markings
from of motor is a metal plate " VICTRIC POLISHER" in one side red and other silver,
on back of motor are imbedded stamped plate: " 32 volt / cycles/ 25/60 / amps /10.6 / watts 340 / suitable for AC or DC VACTRIC LTD LONDON ENGLAND"
Contextual information
this floor polisher belong to Mrs. Rose Carpenter who was a long term and early resident in the Ongerup district from approx early 1940's to 1990's
Keywords
Cleaning
Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Last modified
Friday, 17 April, 2026
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