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Hoover Model 612 Vacumm Cleaner

Overview

Upright free-standing vacuum. The base of the vacuum is a light brown colour with a dark brown trim around the edge of the bottom, there is a smaller dark brown, square compartment on top of the vacuum base which connects to a long brown handle. The top of the handle has a white plastic end, and the vacuum's power cord is wound around two hooks attached to the handle. Attached to the base of the vacuum is a blue patterned bag with the words 'VACUUM CLEANER' written in white, the top reaches up to the handle and is attached with a horizontal brown bar.

Historical information

It belonged to the donor's grandmother in Glasgow, Scotland. When she died it was given to the donor's dad. He restored it to working order and brought it out to Australia in 1995. It was used until 10 years (2011) ago. It was given to the donor by her mum and dad.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-57-2021.34
Item type
Objects
Material
Fabrics
Metal
Plastic
Inscriptions and markings

'VACUUM CLEANER'

Keywords
Cleaning
DOMESTIC EQUIPMENT
Comparative significance criteria
Rare or representative
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Upright free-standing vacuum. The base of the vacuum is a light brown colour with a dark brown trim around the edge of the bottom, there is a smaller dark brown, square compartment on top of the vacuum base which connects to a long brown handle. The top of the handle has a white plastic end, and the vacuum's power cord is wound around two hooks attached to the handle. Attached to the base of the vacuum is a blue patterned bag to collect the dirt.
Upright free-standing vacuum. The base of the vacuum is a light brown colour with a dark brown trim around the edge of the bottom, there is a smaller dark brown, square compartment on top of the vacuum base which connects to a long brown handle. The top of the handle has a white plastic end, and the vacuum's power cord is wound around two hooks attached to the handle. Attached to the base of the vacuum is a blue patterned bag with the words 'VACUUM CLEANER' written in white, the top reaches up to the handle and is attached with a horizontal brown bar.
Upright free-standing vacuum. The base of the vacuum is a light brown colour with a dark brown trim around the edge of the bottom, there is a smaller dark brown, square compartment on top of the vacuum base which connects to a long brown handle. The top of the handle has a white plastic end, and the vacuum's power cord is wound around two hooks attached to the handle. Attached to the base of the vacuum is a blue patterned bag to collect the dirt.
Upright free-standing vacuum. The base of the vacuum is a light brown colour with a dark brown trim around the edge of the bottom, there is a smaller dark brown, square compartment on top of the vacuum base which connects to a long brown handle. The top of the handle has a white plastic end, and the vacuum's power cord is wound around two hooks attached to the handle. Attached to the base of the vacuum is a blue patterned bag with the words 'VACUUM CLEANER' written in white, the top reaches up to the handle and is attached with a horizontal brown bar.
A close up image of the base of the vacuum which is light brown with a dark brown edging and a smaller dark brown box on the top of the base.
A close up image of the base of the vacuum which is light brown with a dark brown edging and a smaller dark brown box on the top of the base

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