Summary
Upright Vatric vacuum cleaner. Made circa 1925 to 1945. It was used until 1979 in Surrey Hills and Blackburn.
Physical Description
Vatric upright vacuum cleaner. Musty yellow motor and crimson handle and dust bag. Technical label at rear of cleaner. Brand name on front of cleaner.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr Holborn, 02 Jun 1988
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Manufacturer
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Place & Date Used
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Place & Date Used
Surrey Hills, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, by 1979
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Inscriptions
Technical label at rear: Voltage 240, cyclic 25-60/Amps 96 Watts 210/512/1409/Suitable for AC or DC/Vactric Ltd. Lanarkshire/Made in Scotland.
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
30 cm (Length), 26 cm (Width), 110 cm (Height)
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Maximum dimensions
305 mm (Length), 260 mm (Width), 1060 mm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation. Upright position
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References
Gracie's Guide to British Industrial History, [Link 1] accessed 17 Dec 2015
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