Summary
Santo twin sweeper vacuum cleaner. Made by the Keller Manufacturing Co., Philadelphia, after 1907. The cleaner was bought by and used by the donor's mother. It is said to have been one of the first electric cleaners brought to Melbourne.
Physical Description
Double suction openings with wheels between them and an electric motor mounted above them. Aluminium body, long tubular handle with dust bag underneath it.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr John Askew, 26 Feb 1930
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Manufacturer
Kellor Manufacturing Co, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America, post 1907
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Marked: "SANTO TWIN SWEEPER. KELLER MFG. CO., PHILA., PA. PATENTS APPLIED FOR. CYCLE 50. VOLTS 200. NO. T. 2522.", "PAT. MAR. 19- 1907", "SOLE AGENTS AUSTRALIAN GENERAL ELECTRIC CO., 217 CLARENCE STREET, SYDNEY, AND C/R QUEEN & LITTLE COLLINS STREET, MELBOURNE".
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