Hoover Collection

HOME APPLIANCE AD, 1926. Advertisement for the Hoover vacuum cleaner from an American magazine of 1926

HOOVER DAM
At the time of its construction, the Boulder Dam (subsequently renamed the Hoover Dam) on the Colorado River, is the worlds largest

Upright Hoover
A mustard yellow Hoover upright vacuum cleaner

Vacuuming a Wireless
Frequent cleaning of a wireless set (radio) can easily be done with use of the spare parts of a Hoover vacuum cleaner

Advertisement for the Western Electric vacuum cleaner with a women patiently cleaning the carpet around her snoozing husband. Lets hope that cigarette falls into his lap and wakes him up. Date: c.1924

1960S Lady & Vacuum
A British housewife poses with Hoover and rag in the centre of her sitting room

A Woman Vacuuming
New York, New York: 1929. Marie Bard, 22, who is the model for the 1930 Red Cross poster and US postage stamp illustrated by artist Lawrence Wilbur

Imperial Vacuum Cleaner advertisement, 1914
Advertisement for the Imperial Vacuum Cleaner from The Electric Appliances Company Ltd, claiming it would last a lifetime and offering the chance for a home demonstration of the machine in action

28th President of the United States. President Woodrow Wilson at the White House with some of his advisers
WOODROW WILSON (1856-1924). 28th President of the United States. President Woodrow Wilson at the White House with some of his advisers, including Treasury Secretary William Gibbs McAdoo (front row)

Hoover Dam Colorado
The Boulder Dam - later renamed the Hoover Dam - of the Colorado River, Colorado, USA

The Hoover factory, Merthyr, is producing a new version of their Hoovermatic twin tub washing machine. Picture shows at the factory some of the new members of the Hoovermatic workforce

The Prince of Wales inspecting some of finished project at the Hoover factory in Merthyr. 4th February 1977

Every washing machine made by Hoover at their Pentrebach, Merthyr, factory are given a running test before they leave the production line

Ideal Home Exhibition Olympia. 3rd March 1955 A journalist is hoovered by a sales woman dressed as a Goblin to demonstrate the power of the new Hoover Goblin vacum cleaner

Giant vacuum cleaner seen here during the clean up following the Luftwaffe raid on Hull 24th June 1943

Children look longingly at toys into shop window at Christmas, 16th December 1960

A housewife spring cleaning her bedroom with a vacuum cleaner

Hummingbird and flower at Chiriqui Grande, Panama, Central America

Advert for Hoover, World's Best Vacuum Cleaner Date: 1947

Advert, Spring Cleaning, Hoover Vacuum Cleaner
Advert, Spring Cleaning, Hoover vacuum cleaner Date: 1948

Advert, Hoover vacuum cleaner
Advert, ... and please bring Mummy a new Hoover - children hang up their Christmas stockings Date: 1949

Cover design, Hoover News, 30th Anniversary Edition, August 1948, showing the latest vacuum cleaner Date: 1948

Hoover Vacuum Cleaner Window Display with a musical theme Date: 1948

Advert, Hoover Electric Washing Machine
Advert for Hoover Electric Washing Machine Date: 1949

Advert, Easier Spring Cleaning, Hoover Vacuum Cleaner Date: 1948

Cover design, Hoover News, Christmas 1949, with an image of the Hoover factory Date: 1949

Hoover advert, A millionaire could not buy a better cleaner
Hoover vacuum cleaner advert, A millionaire could not buy a better cleaner Date: 1947

Advert, The New Hoover Vacuum Cleaner - Try Them All! Date: 1929

Government charwoman cleaning after regular hours, Washington, D. C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Washington, D.C. Government charwoman cleaning after regular hours

Charwoman cleaning after regular working hours... Washington, D.C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Washington, D.C. Charwoman cleaning after regular working hours at the Office of the Registrar of the Treasury

Reedsville, West Virginia, 1936. Creator: Walker Evans
Reedsville, West Virginia. The Arthurdale subsistence homestead project of the U.S. Resettlement Administration. Vacuum cleaner factory shipping platform

Household utensils (colour litho)
7153910 Household utensils (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Household utensils.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Advertisement for Vactric vacuum cleaners (colour litho)
7157415 Advertisement for Vactric vacuum cleaners (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for Vactric vacuum cleaners)

Advertisement for Goblin domestic appliances (litho)
7157417 Advertisement for Goblin domestic appliances (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for Goblin domestic appliances)

Advertisement for Hoover vacuum cleaners (litho)
7157416 Advertisement for Hoover vacuum cleaners (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for Hoover vacuum cleaners)

Herbert Clark Hoover, 31st President of the United States of America
498891 Herbert Clark Hoover, 31st President of the United States of America, from The Year 1919 Illustrated by English Photographer

Indignant General to Cook: Well I wouldn t stay in a place like that five minutes. Two servants discuss John Hassalls famous Help! poster advertising vacuum cleaners which they view with suspicion

Queen Sweeper (chromolitho)
3105348 Queen Sweeper (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Sweeper. Trade card)

The Hoover Dam (Boulder Dam), Nevada, USA
Nevada Wing of the Hoover Dam (Boulder Dam), Nevada, USA -- power house as seen from the visitors gallery. Date: 1940s

The Birthplace of Herbert Hoover, West Branch, Iowa, 1931 (oil on masonite)
700275 The Birthplace of Herbert Hoover, West Branch, Iowa, 1931 (oil on masonite) by Wood, Grant (1891-1942); 75.2x101 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Unidentified woman demonstrating the use of the Apex vacuum cleaner, c
1078893 Unidentified woman demonstrating the use of the Apex vacuum cleaner, c.1913-14 (b/w photo) by Hassler, William Davis (1877-1921); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Herbert Clark Hoover (1874-1964), elected president of the United States
XEE4184150 Herbert Clark Hoover (1874-1964), elected president of the United States, was acclaimed by his electors. Engraving. One of " Le petit journal illustrious", 1928

Calypte anna - Hummingbird
Derek Galon MA FRPS FOPS

-Hoover-
Hans Vink

Instead of the long dole queues, a shiny row of cars. This scene at the Hoover factory symbolises Merthyr Tydfils spectacular change of fortune since the hungry 30s. 10th August 1962

Employees leaving the Hoover factory, Pentrebach, after their meeting. 12th March 1965

The packed car park at the Hoover washing machine factory, Pentrebach, Merthyr Tydfil. 4th December 1964

Workers employed by Hoover Ltd sign on for unemployment benefit at Merthyr Employment Exchange at the star of their week off under the firms " Four Weeks out of Five" working scheme

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"Hoover: From the Hoover Dam to Home Appliances, a Legacy of Excellence" From its monumental presence at the Hoover Dam to revolutionizing home cleaning with their iconic vacuum cleaners, it has left an indelible mark on history. In 1926, an American magazine showcased an advertisement for the first-ever Hoover vacuum cleaner, introducing a new era of cleanliness and convenience in households across the nation. The upright Hoover became synonymous with efficiency and reliability. Another advertisement from that era featured a patient woman diligently cleaning her home with the Western Electric vacuum cleaner. It highlighted how these appliances were designed to make life easier for homemakers. Fast forward to the 1960s when even wireless technology wasn't spared from being cleaned as one ad humorously depicted a lady effortlessly vacuuming her radio. It was a testament to Hoover's commitment to innovation and adaptability. But it's not just about household chores; Herbert Hoover himself played a significant role in shaping America's destiny. As part of President Woodrow Wilson's administration, he stood among esteemed advisors at the White House during crucial times. His leadership skills would later be instrumental in overseeing projects like the construction of the awe-inspiring Hoover Dam in Colorado. Hoover continued its reign as "The World's Best Vacuum Cleaner" through captivating advertisements that encouraged spring cleaning rituals. These ads emphasized how owning a Hoover meant having unparalleled quality and performance for maintaining spotless homes. Whether it was conquering mighty rivers or conquering dust bunnies, there is no denying that "Hoover" has become synonymous with excellence throughout history – leaving behind legacies both grandiose and mundane but always striving towards making lives better one suction at a time.