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Carpet Sweeper
Object/Artifact
Carpet Sweeper. Hand operated pulleys drive the brushes inside the wooden box. Back of box is hinged in order that dirt can be emptied. Handle is attached to the box with an iron frame - to one side of the box. The original orange label with directions is still attached to the bottom of the sweeper.
82.20.1
Genesee Country Village and Museum
circa 1870
Hyde Park
Boston
Massachusetts
United States of America
North America
Manufacturer's Mark
Joseph J. Hatlinger, Hyde Park, Mass.
55-1/4 in
13-3/4 in
7-1/4 in
Wood
Metal
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