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1937

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1994

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

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Model 30 Vacuum Cleaner

This is a Vacuum cleaner. It was designed by Lurelle Van Arsdale Guild and manufactured by Electrolux Corporation. It is dated 1937 and we acquired it in 1994. Its medium is chrome-plated steel, enamel, cast aluminum, vinyl. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Carole Krohn. It is credited Gift of Carole Krohn.

Its dimensions are

vaccum: 24 x 57 x 20 cm (9 7/16 x 22 7/16 x 7 7/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Model 30 Vacuum Cleaner; Designed by Lurelle Van Arsdale Guild (American, 1898 - 1986); Manufactured by Electrolux Corporation; USA; chrome-plated steel, enamel, cast aluminum, vinyl; vaccum: 24 x 57 x 20 cm (9 7/16 x 22 7/16 x 7 7/8 in.); Gift of Carole Krohn; 1994-128-1-a/k

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