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Carpet Sweepers
Household ➔ Carpet Sweeper 'fairy Delux'

Identifier:
1990.22.541
Description:
Rectangular shaped case with rounded sides, rubber bumper, 4 rubber wheels, 2 hinged dustpans with 1 brush and 1 lever. #874;Collected by Bissell in or before March 22, 1951.;Collected by Bissell in or before March 22, 1951. Collected by Bissell in or before March 22, 1951.;1) 'Order No...'. Paper hang tag: |
Date:
1950
Materials:
Iron, Tin, Rubber, Steel
Dimensions:
4.5" h 15" w 10.5" d
Current Location Status:
In Storage
Source:
Gift Of Bissell Incorporated
Related Entities:
Alex Farrar, Ltd. (creator) Bissell Inc. (donor)
Alternate names: Bissell, Bissell Incorporated
Bissell Inc. was founded in 1876 by Melville Bissell in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Bissell was responsible for the invention of the carpet sweeper and built the company's first manufacturing plant in Grand Rapids in 1883. By the late 1800s, they were producing 1,000 carpet sweepers a day. When Bissell passed away in 1889, his wife Anna took over as CEO, making her the first female CEO in America. As the times changed the company began to manufacture vacuums and carpet shampoos. As of 2019, Bissell Inc. is still one of the leading companies in floor-care. 
Related Place:
Christchurch