Circa 1915, this antique hand pump vacuum cleaner is made by Harvey Stone Company and is a rare find. Most of these survivors reside in museums. National Vacuum Cleaner based in Philadelphia and Chicago. Its rustic green design adds a unique touch to any home while its highly effective hand pump system provides powerful and efficient cleaning. Own a piece of history with this one-of-a-kind vacuum cleaner. Rubber hose to attach pump to cleaning head was dry rotted and broken over its 100+ year life. Over all in great condition for such a tool. No rust through, but does exhibit some surface rusting. Labeling paint is in faded, but complete condition. It may clean up, but I'm not a restoration expert. Overall length with plunger compressed into chamber is approximately 50 1/2" tall.
