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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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