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| Type | Vacuum cleaner |
|---|---|
| Inventor | Chris Duncan |
| Inception | 2 October 1981 |
| Manufacturer | Numatic International |
| Available | Yes |
| Models made | HVR-160 HVR-240 HVB-160 HVX-200 HVR-160 HVR-200M HVA-160 HVW-370 |
| Website | www |
Henry is the brand name given to a cylinder vacuum cleaner made and sold by Numatic International, and is the only mass-produced consumer vacuum cleaner still made in the United Kingdom.[1] It is most notable for its cartoon eyes and mouth on the body of the vacuum cleaner, making a face, with the hose connector or hose as its nose.
The vacuum cleaner has several variations, including different names on the cap (including Hetty, Harry and James) as well as different models designed for different applications.[2] The model was introduced in 1981, continues in production, and sells well, despite the fact that Numatic never advertises Henry and retains no PR agency.[1]
- ^ a b Usborne, Simon (24 July 2021). "Sucks to be him! How Henry the vacuum cleaner became an accidental design icon". The Guardian.
- ^ Goodhart, Maud (3 February 2017). "Design classic: Numatic's Henry vacuum cleaner". Financial Times.