Dyson DC01 upright vacuum cleaner
Object No. 97/207/1
The Dyson dual cyclone vacuum cleaner and its predecessor G Force vacuum cleaner revolutionised the styling and performance of vacuum cleaners around the world and influenced Australia industrial designers in their approach to appliance design. The 'bagless' dirt collection system and the appearance of the DC01 were granted patent and design register protection throught the world. The Dyson DC01 has been used as a stylistic and performance benchmark by vacuum cleaner manufacturers in the UK, Eurpoe, Japan and the USA.
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Summary
Object Statement
Vacuum cleaner in box, with leaflets and accessories, Dyson DC01 Dual Cyclone, plastic/paper/metal, Dyson Appliances, Malmesbury, England, 1996
Physical Description
Vacuum cleaner in box, with leaflets and accessories, Dyson DC01 Dual Cyclone, plastic/paper/metal, Dyson Appliances, Malmesbury, England, United Kingdom, 1996 (-1)Upright vacuum cleaner, with cyclone suction chamber and hose pipe. It stands on two large wheels with an air inlet at the front and two small balance wheels at the back. (-2)Handle, plastic hand grip attached to pipe, connected to the 'suction' chamber by a corrugated plastic hose, located on the frame by a plastic clip (it can be detached and extended to be used as a vacuum hose). (-3)Accessory, brush, circular head with black [nylon] bristle. (-4)Accessory, triangular head with two strips of red plush on the underside. (-5)Accessory, grey nozzle, cylinder flattened at one end. (-6)Accessory, hose adaptor, small cylinder with grooves. (-7)Guarantee card, printed in black on white card. (-8)Operating instructions, A4 sized booklet. (-9)Mail order form for new parts for vacuum cleaner (filters, belts etc.). (-10)Brown cardboard box with support inserts, cardboard, stapled. (-11)Plastic bag, resealable, packaging for accessories.
PRODUCTION
Notes
Designed by James Dyson between 1979 and 1993 in the United Kingdom Manufactured by Dyson Appliances in the United Kingdom in 1996 1993 1996
HISTORY
Notes
Given to the Museum at the launch of Dyson Appliances (Aust) at the Powerhouse Museum on 27 November 1996
SOURCE
Credit Line
Gift of Dyson Appliances (Aust) Pty Ltd
Acquisition Date
24 July 1997
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