SEE SHIPPING POLICY BELOW. Such a fun find: a manual, pump-action vacuum cleaner from the early 1900s. This primitive "appliance" was originally painted a dark burgundy red with great gold graphics reading "Everybody's Vacuum Cleaner, Trademark Reg. U. S. Pat. Off., Patent Pending, Manufactured by Everybody's Vacuum Cleaner Co., New York, N.Y." It consists of a long metal tube with a wooden plunger insert with handle. Originally, there would have been what today we would call a "brush/roller" attached at the very bottom and a flannel bag inside. Sadly, these pieces are missing. Theoretically, you'd push the wooden handle into the tube to remove the air, then pull to create a suction and hopefully vacuum your floors. Even with the missing pieces, we can see why this design didn't catch on and the vacuum cleaner was bound to evolve. Great conversation piece; you could even use it as a fireplace bellows, as it appears to blow out more air than it takes in. Measures 44 in. long. Good antique condition with expected wear to paint and wood finish, and minor dents, all consistent with age. May ship partially disassembled. A NOTE ABOUT VINTAGE: Everything we sell at AlegriaCollection is vintage, meaning that it's at least 20 years old, often much older. Consequently, most of our items show evidence of previous use and, in general, this is viewed as adding to the aged character of a piece. We make every effort to accurately describe any flaws and encourage you to carefully read the description, particularly when purchasing vintage as a gift. Be sure and visit our other shop sections via the navigation bar on the left, here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlegriaCollection PLEASE SEE SHOP POLICIES BEFORE PURCHASING: https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlegriaCollection?ref=l2-shopheader-name#policies Thank you for shopping at AlegriaCollection.etsy.com SHIPPING POLICY: Shipping is included in the price of most items with United States zip code destinations. We reserve the right to use the most economical shipping method/carrier based on fluctuating rates/services. In addition, extra heavy and/or bulky items may or may not ship free and then ONLY WITHIN THE 48 CONTIGUOUS UNITED STATES via FedEx or UPS Ground. If your delivery zip code is in ALASKA, HAWAII, PUERTO RICO, an APO/FPO/DPO, OR ANY OTHER NON-CONTIGUOUS US TERRITORY OR PROTECTORATE, additional shipping charges will apply, and you will be asked to pay such charges before the item ships. We reserve the right to decline any sales for which applicable shipping charges are not paid.