Royal canister vacuum, model 290-A, c. 1952
Steel, chrome, plastic, braided cloth, electrical componentsexpand_more
Gift of Various Donors, by exchangeexpand_more 2002.207.1a-h
Not on Viewexpand_more
Resembling a torpedo, bullet or rocket sled, this electrifying design looks as if it can propel itself around the house. Touted as a “complete, highly perfected home cleaning system,” this Royal model is “designed and built to clean and renovate everything in the home more thoroughly and efficiently.” A fairly big assignment for such a small machine, but the user had several updated advantages, including disposable bags for dirt capture (“No more flying dust”) and a toe-operated off-on switch at top rear. The hose for tools attached at the front, and the “nose” snapped off easily for dust bag removal.
Details
- Title
- Royal canister vacuum, model 290-A
- Artist Life
- Cleveland, Ohio, 1905-present
- Role
- Manufacturer
- Accession Number
- 2002.207.1a-h
- Curator Approved
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