Knife, Carpet

Object number2010.46.5 a,b

Manufacturer National Carpet Equipment, Inc.

OriginMinneapolis, MN

MediumMetal, plastic

Credit LineGift of Richard Roth

DescriptionChrome plated Upright Carpet Cutter with T-shaped handle with red grips. Blade attached in center, with a rolling wheel at the back, lever mechanism keeps carpet in the blade slot. Blade attaches to the handle at the back.Dimensions(a) L 12.5 W 3.187 H 2.625

(b) H 35.187 W 16.75
Inscriptions(a)
Two paper tags attached with wire:
Orange tag: Front has printed text "ROTH CARPET / BROADLOOM / BARGAINS" back has handwritten text "BLADE / INSTALLED".
Yellow tag: "To: / EAST / ATTN: / LINDA".
Marks(b)
Sticker attached at top reads: "National / Carpet Equipment Inc. / MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA USA"
Historical NotesPart of a collection of materials related to Roth Carpet Company, which was based out of Monroeville, Pennsylvania. The Roth business was started by donor Richard Roth's father and grandfather after the St. Patrick's Day flood in 1936 which caused demand for carpet cleaners. The business closed in 2009.

Previous owner Roth Discount Carpet Warehouses (1936 - 2009)

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