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Carpet Sweepers
Household ➔ Carpet Sweeper, 'minneapolis'

Identifier:

1990.22.342

Description:

Rectangular wooden sweeper with rounded top with black and gold paper label. Triangular end sides and slanted sides. Roller at front and back. Two dustpans swing down toward left side. Single brush. Toggle link attached at sides. Pulley system on left side. Model name: 'Minneapolis.' Previous # 238/182.;'182'. Stamp on left side.. '___4'. Stickers on left side..;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: '238' Paper label: 'Minneapolis...Chicago Engraving Co.'. Metal tag on left side. Paper label on top. |

Date:

1886

Materials:

Wood, Tin, Iron

Dimensions:

4" h 12.5" w 1" d

Current Location Status:

In Storage

Source:

Gift Of Bissell Incorporated

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Related Entities:

Wilton Manufacturing Company (creator) Chicago Lithographic 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. 

Related Place:

Minneapolis