Vacuum Cleaner Collection

HOME APPLIANCE AD, 1926. Advertisement for the Hoover vacuum cleaner from an American magazine of 1926

The monsters whose meat is dirt and dust (litho)
8676264 The monsters whose meat is dirt and dust (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The monsters whose meat is dirt and dust. The workings of a vacuum cleaner)

The wonder that is electricity (litho)
8676245 The wonder that is electricity (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The wonder that is electricity)

Portrait of Herbert Hoover (1874-1964), future President of the United States, during his tenure as head of the U.S
7134046 Portrait of Herbert Hoover (1874-1964), future President of the United States, during his tenure as head of the U.S. Food Administration

Queen Mary's Dolls' House: The Housemaid's Closet (b/w photo)
8674087 Queen Mary's Dolls' House: The Housemaid's Closet (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Housemaid's Closet)

A sitting-room in a London flat (b/w photo)
8658812 A sitting-room in a London flat (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A sitting-room in a London flat)

Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho)
8670045 Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Star Dust
Vertigo Artography

Get away, work in progress
Michal Lindner

Giant vacuum cleaner seen here during the clean up following the Luftwaffe raid on Hull 24th June 1943

Woman Housewife Wear Apron Living Room Run Vacuum Cleaner Door Window With Curtains
UNITED STATES - Circa 1950s: Woman Housewife Wear Apron Living Room Run Vacuum Cleaner Door Window With Curtains Floral Print Chair Carpet Floor

Government charwoman cleaning after regular hours, Washington, D. C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Washington, D.C. Government charwoman cleaning after regular hours

Charwoman cleaning after regular working hours... Washington, D.C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Washington, D.C. Charwoman cleaning after regular working hours at the Office of the Registrar of the Treasury

Reedsville, West Virginia, 1936. Creator: Walker Evans
Reedsville, West Virginia. The Arthurdale subsistence homestead project of the U.S. Resettlement Administration. Vacuum cleaner factory shipping platform

Advertisement for Vactric vacuum cleaners (colour litho)
7157415 Advertisement for Vactric vacuum cleaners (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for Vactric vacuum cleaners)

Advertisement for Goblin domestic appliances (litho)
7157417 Advertisement for Goblin domestic appliances (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for Goblin domestic appliances)

Advertisement for Hoover vacuum cleaners (litho)
7157416 Advertisement for Hoover vacuum cleaners (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for Hoover vacuum cleaners)

Premier Junior In Action
A woman cleaning a rug with a Premier Junior vacuum cleaner, circa 1930. (Photo by Hirz/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Vacuum cleaner at the Palais de Fontainebleau, France (b / w photo)
3095562 Vacuum cleaner at the Palais de Fontainebleau, France (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vacuum cleaner at the Palais de Fontainebleau)

Electrical Equipment in the Home, from l Art Menager, 1929 (colour litho)
CHT203383 Electrical Equipment in the Home, from l Art Menager, 1929 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Woman using a powerful domestic vacuum cleaner (b / w photo)
6000069 Woman using a powerful domestic vacuum cleaner (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman using a powerful domestic vacuum cleaner)

Life pieces
Gloria Salgado Gispert

-Hoover-
Hans Vink

Mr. Frank Baley vacuums seats while cleaning a carriage ready for another journey on 10th September 1971

Laycock Vacacar vacuum cleaner in use at an Esso garage, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1965. In addition to their wide range of vehicle lifts and testing equipment from their base in Sheffield

Advertisement for The Vacuum Cleaner Company, 1906. This company adopted Hubert Cecil Booths patent of 1901 which used suction to collect dust

Illustration of cross section through vacuum flask

Sectioned view of Vacuum Cleaner showing Air Flow

Illustration of vacuum cleaner showing how suction works

Diagram of a vacuum cleaner using foot bellows to create suction, 1912
VACUUM CLEANER, 1912. Diagram of a vacuum cleaner using foot bellows to create suction, 1912

ar, art deco, art deco style, augmented reality, carpet, chore, cleaner, cleaning
Woman robot vacuuming rug

Red vacuum cleaner

Blaise Pascals experiment with atmospheric pressure, using a thick-walled glass tube, measuring dif

Illustration of vacuum experiments, flame being extinguished in a vacuum, sound being muted in a vac

Black and white illustration of hand cleaning mattress with vacuum cleaner

Vacuum cleaner, early 1900s

ADVERTISEMENT, 1920. American magazine advertisement, 1920

Household dust taken from a vacuum cleaner. Such dust comprises skin cells, dust mites, hairs, soil and earth, pollen grains, fungal spores and food particles

Norwegian Forest Cat - in house lying by vacuum cleaner
LA-2764 Norwegian Forest Cat - in house lying by vacuum cleaner Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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"Revolutionizing Home Cleaning: The Vacuum Cleaner Through the Years" Step into the past and witness the evolution of home cleaning with the vacuum cleaner. In 1926, an American magazine showcased an advertisement for the Hoover vacuum cleaner, introducing this innovative home appliance to households across the nation. During World War II, a giant vacuum cleaner was deployed in Hull after a devastating Luftwaffe raid. This colossal machine symbolized resilience as it tirelessly sucked away debris, helping restore normalcy to a war-torn city. In Washington D. C. , even government charwomen joined in on the cleaning revolution. In 1942, photographer Gordon Parks captured their dedication as they diligently tidied up offices after regular working hours. Their efforts ensured that every corner of these important spaces remained spotless. Traveling back to Reedsville, West Virginia in 1936, Walker Evans documented everyday life with his lens. Amongst his photographs was one featuring a humble household equipped with a Vactric vacuum cleaner—a testament to how this invention had permeated rural areas too. Advertisements played a crucial role in popularizing these appliances further. Vibrant lithographs promoted brands like Goblin and Hoover, enticing consumers with promises of efficiency and convenience. The Premier Junior also made its mark by showcasing its prowess through action shots—demonstrating just how powerful these machines could be when tackling dirt and dust within our homes. Even historical landmarks were not exempt from needing some deep cleaning assistance. At Palais de Fontainebleau in France, an old black-and-white photograph captures workers utilizing a vacuum cleaner to maintain its grandeur—an example of how technology has become intertwined with preserving cultural heritage. As time progressed into 1929's Art Menager era, electrical equipment became more prevalent within households worldwide. A colorful lithograph depicted various appliances including none other than our beloved vacuum cleaners—solidifying their status as indispensable tools for modern living.