Vacuum cleaner
Oreck
Category
Electrical appliances
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal and plastic
Measurements
20 mm (H)190 mm (W)370 mm (Length)
Place of origin
United States
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 13782
Summary
Oreck vacuum cleaner, cylinder type, black with some silver decoration. Both sides marked in silver paint; ORECK XL. On-off rocker switch on handle. Flex wound round on one side, modern 3-pin plug on end. Flexible hose at one end of body. Body carries label, black print on silver reading; ORECK / CORPORATION / NEW ORLEANS, LA, USA, 70123 / MODEL BB-280D-E / 230V-240V-50HZ / 550W,4A / ASSEMBLED IN MEXICO / BEAB / Approved.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Makers and roles
Oreck, manufacturer