American Icon...American Collectible.. An homage to that icon of the mid-twentieth century American kitchen-the Sunbeam Mixmaster. Traces the development of this classic kitchen appliance through the years.
Mrs Mangles Collector of antique mangles (old wringers used to wring sheets and clothes after washing in the late 1800's and early 1900's). Mangles are old wringers from the past. They were made in about the late 1800's and early 1900's. They were used to wring sheets and clothes after washing. I'm sure they were a time saving invention for the laundry in those days.
Simply Switch On...! A virtual museum of small early electrical appliances. The electric iron was invented in 1882 in France using a carbon arc to create heat, a method that was found to be extremely dangerous. Irons using an electrical resistance were first shown by both Crompton and Co. and the General Electric Co. in 1892.
Vacuum Cleaner Museum A vacuum cleaner museum with pictures and patent drawings of early vacuum cleaners. Vacuum cleaner history and development is displayed. Antique vacuum cleaner repair and restoration is available.
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