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Carpet Sweeper, 'ewbank Pony'
Carpet Sweeper, 'ewbank Pony'

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Carpet Sweepers
Household ➔ Carpet Sweeper, 'ewbank Pony'

Identifier:
1990.22.253
Description:
Rectangular iron case has rounded sides and rubber bumper. Four rubber wheels. Friction rotation. Two hinged dustpans. Single brush. Plain brackets; nickel trim. Stencil: 'Pony.' No previous #. Carpet sweeper is yellow in color.;'Made in England'. Stencil on dustpan..
Date:
1934 – 1966
Materials:
Iron, Rubber, Steel
Dimensions:
3" h 9.25" w 6.25" d
Current Location Status:
In Storage
Source:
Gift Of Bissell Incorporated
Related Entities:
Entwisle And Kenyon Limited (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.