We are often asked if the appliances in the collection are in full working condition. Some, like hair dryers and tea-makers, fall into both groups. The appliances with electric motors, especially vacuum cleaners, are almost all in full working condition , due to the high standard of their manufacture. With a little careful lubrication and removal of dirt, most run extremely well indeed and, apart from the weak suction and poor dust filtration on some, could be used today. The heat-producing appliances are less usable, either because heat has destroyed the insulation or the delicate nature of the element, such as in hair dryers and toasters.
Electric irons are more robust and many do work, especially the later thermostat types.
An generous collector sent this from New York. Kindly donated from a private collector.