1950s Universal Vacuum Advertising Sign 16.5" Cardboard Easel Clean-Air Cleaner

Measurements: • Width: 12 inches • Length: 16.5 inches >> Please view all photos carefully, as they are part of the description. Original 1950s Universal Clean-Air Cleaner advertising sign, die-cut cardboard display measuring 17 inches tall. Features a sleek blue vacuum cleaner illustration with the slogan "The Only Cleaner With Tattle-Tale Light That Tells When Bag Should Be Emptied." Includes inset photos of a mid-century homemaker using the cleaner, showcasing the product's household versatility and "self-cleaning nozzle" innovation. Produced during the postwar appliance boom, this sign reflects the 1950s marketing shift toward convenience and modern living. Universal was one of several prominent American appliance manufacturers promoting electric cleaners for efficient, dust-free homes. These colorful point-of-sale displays were placed in appliance stores and hardware retailers, often discarded after promotions.