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Toy Carpet Sweeper, 'little Billie Sweeper'
Toy Carpet Sweeper, 'little Billie Sweeper'
Toy Carpet Sweeper, 'little Billie Sweeper'
Toy Carpet Sweeper, 'little Billie Sweeper'

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Toy Carpet Sweeper, 'little Billie Sweeper'

Identifier:
1990.22.1201
Description:
Rectangular iron and wood case has rounded sides. Four wooden wheels. Friction rotation. Two stationary dustpans; case is single sheet of metal wrapped around brush. Single brush. Enamel trim. Decal: 'Little Billie Sweeper.' Painted red with black.;Collected by Bissell in or before Jan.1936..;Collected by Bissell in or before Jan.1936.. Collected by Bissell in or before Jan.1936..;1) 'T77'. Metal tag on right side. |
Date:
1930 – 1937
Materials:
Wood, Iron
Dimensions:
1.75" h 7.25" w 5.5" d
Current Location Status:
In Storage
Source:
Gift Of Bissell Incorporated
Related Entities:
AMK Manufacturing Company (creator) Bissell Inc. (donor)
Alternate names: Bissell, Bissell Incorporated
Bissell Inc. was founded in 1876 by Melville Bissell in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Bissell was responsible for the invention of the carpet sweeper and built the company's first manufacturing plant in Grand Rapids in 1883. By the late 1800s, they were producing 1,000 carpet sweepers a day. When Bissell passed away in 1889, his wife Anna took over as CEO, making her the first female CEO in America. As the times changed the company began to manufacture vacuums and carpet shampoos. As of 2019, Bissell Inc. is still one of the leading companies in floor-care.  Harwood (identified by)
Related Place:
Melbourne