Carpet Sweeper, 'favorite'

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Carpet Sweepers
Household ➔ Carpet Sweeper, 'favorite'

Identifier:
1990.22.301
Description:
Rectangular wooden case with one flat and two slanted top panels and two slanted corner panels. Front top panel is hinged. Single brush; one brush cleaner (inside). One rubber-covered wheel. One dustpan. Toggle link attached at sides. Model name: 'Favorite.' Previous # 148/19.;'Favorite'. Stamp on top front panel.. Two stamps on top: '19' and 'Cleans own brush...' Stamp on front side panel: 'C.O. Allen Patented March 1, 1881, Grand Rapids'. Two stamps on top. Stamp on front side panel..;Collected by Bissell in or before January, 1894..;Collected by Bissell in or before January, 1894.. Collected by Bissell in or before January, 1894..;1) Metal tag: '148' Paper label: 'Directions...'. Metal tag on right side. Paper label inside. |
Date:
1882
Materials:
Wood, Tin, Iron, Rubber
Dimensions:
3.75" h 12.75" w 7.75" d
Current Location Status:
In Storage
Source:
Gift Of Bissell Incorporated
Related Entities:
CO Allen (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.