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Model 150 'Upright' vacuum cleaner

about 1935

Henry Dreyfuss (American, 1904–1972)

2018.217

Not currently on view

aluminumcanvasrubberbakelite (tm)steelassembling

Artwork Details

DesignerManufacturerCreation Date
about 1935
Creation Location
United States
Materials
steel, enameled steel, aluminum, canvas, rubber, Bakelite, motor, electrical
Object Types
product design, vacuum cleaners, electrical properties, motors
Dimensions

47-1/2 x 13-3/4 x 15 in.

Accession Number
2018.217
Credit Line

Gift from the George R. Kravis II Collection

Copyright
© Henry Dreyfuss
Collection

Design Arts

(Harry Greenberger H.G. Limited, Palenville, New York) on 11 March 2012; George R. Kravis II [1938-2018], Tulsa, Oklahoma; given to the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields, Indianapolis, Indiana, in 2018.



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