Wednesday, 10 August 2011

Vintage Gallery #8 The Victorian Carpet Sweeper Advertisement

Never Sweep Carpets with a Broom.

Its strong bristles wear off the nap and throw up dust.

How different with the 'EWBANK' Carpet Sweeper (British Manufacture).

Like gentle rain, it penetrates without damage - the broom, like the raging flood, ravages the surface only. The "Ewbank" is quiet - easily worked to and fro - collects all dust - carpets always look fresh.

SPECIAL FEATURES

Hand made Brush - lasts 10 years. Few working parts are outside case.

SWEEPERS from 11/6 to 15/6

Refuse any sweeper offered in pace of the "Ewbank"

From all dealers, or write

ENTWISLE & KENYON LTD.,
ACCRINGTON
who will send nearest dealer's name.

Note the "Ewbank."

2 comments:

  1. Love.

    "Like gentle rain, it penetrates without damage..."

    Clearly this 19th century copywriter gave the EWBANK some deep, benefit-focused thought.

    BTW, carpet cleaners really are a great, green way to "collect all the dust" and dirt while freshening the carpet's nape. I remember my mother using one of these electricity-free contraptions.

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  2. Lorraine, that line had me chuckling, so very evocative. And I also like the simplicity of the:

    Note the "Ewbank"

    I'm bringing that one back on my next emailer!

    Angela.

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