Boudoir Carpet Sweeper
Date1900-1949
Object NameSweeper
Mediummetal, wood, rubber
ClassificationsDomestic
DimensionsOverall: Height: 114 cm width:18 cm length:24 cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1989.
LocationView by Appointment
Object numberABDMS015367
About MeCarpet sweeper with grey domed metal body with the inscription: "Boudoir // BRITISH MANUF." and stamped at one side "MADE IN ENGLAND" and "PATENT // NO. 313759/20" on the other side.The body runs on four rubber tyres (inscribed BOUDOIR) and houses a single rotating brush head of black bristles. The movement of the wheels rotates the central axle for the brush. There are two metal levers on the upper surface which release dust pans on the underside. The wooden handle extends from a wire frame and has a rubber hand grip and grey end cap.
There are the remains of paper labels on the dust pans.
19th Century
1960 - 1980
c. 1911
