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The Vacuum Cleaner. A History.
Carroll M. Gantz
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Description for The Vacuum Cleaner. A History.
Paperback. Num Pages: 230 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 258 x 179 x 23. Weight in Grams: 444.
House cleaning has been an innate human activity for centuries, but only since the early 19th century have mechanical devices replaced the physical hard labor (performed mostly by women). Mechanical carpet sweepers were replaced by manual suction cleaners, which in turn were replaced by electric vacuum cleaners in the early 20th century. Innovative inventors, who sequentially improved vacuum cleaners as electricity became commonly available, made these advances possible. Many early manufacturers failed, but some, such as Bissell, Hoover, Eureka, and others, became household words, as they competed for global dominance with improved features, performance, and appearance. This book describes the ... Read more
House cleaning has been an innate human activity for centuries, but only since the early 19th century have mechanical devices replaced the physical hard labor (performed mostly by women). Mechanical carpet sweepers were replaced by manual suction cleaners, which in turn were replaced by electric vacuum cleaners in the early 20th century. Innovative inventors, who sequentially improved vacuum cleaners as electricity became commonly available, made these advances possible. Many early manufacturers failed, but some, such as Bissell, Hoover, Eureka, and others, became household words, as they competed for global dominance with improved features, performance, and appearance. This book describes the ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
McFarland & Co Inc United States
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
Jefferson, NC, United States
ISBN
9780786465521
SKU
V9780786465521
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About Carroll M. Gantz
Carroll Gantz is a professional industrial designer who holds several dozen patents. A long-time Black & Decker design director, and a Carnegie Mellon University professor, he is a past president of the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA). He lives on Seabrook Island in South Carolina.
Reviews for The Vacuum Cleaner. A History.
“intriguing...very much recommended”—Midwest Book Review.