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floor polisher /scrubber
1950 - 1970Overview
at the base is a blue plastic motor cover the base holds 2 circular brushes and the dome shape top has the motor in. there's a long pipe type handle with an electrical cord attached
Historical information
Hoover UK's second generation of floor polisher, this redesign reduced machine weight and power consumption. it also lost the headlamp feature that had been included on the previous model. however it benefited from updated aesthetics, with contemporary styling and a brighter colourway.
it has a Die-cast aluminum, blue plastic outer casing .
it had 2 scrubbing brushes and 2 felt brushes. Hoover polishers were popular from the 1950's through into 70's
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-126-93.2
Item type
Domestic Objects
Material
Aluminium
Cast Iron
Width
33 cm
Height or length
111 cm
Depth
22 cm
Inscriptions and markings
on the blue motor section is a white dome shape sticker which has; "Hoover" printed in a red circle
Keywords
floor polisher
Year
Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Last modified
Friday, 17 April, 2026
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